“WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
In the 21st century, health is a shared responsibility, involving equitable access to essential care and collective defence against transnational threats."
When diplomats met to form the United Nations in 1945, one of the things they discussed was setting up a global health organization.
WHO’s Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948 – a date we now celebrate every year as World Health Day. “
“The site provides interesting information regarding current health issues such as AIDS and Tuberculosis. It describes its current initiatives in eradicating debilitating diseases in addition to its success in ending the smallpox epidemic. Overall, it is very informative.
"The famous powerhouse of information on world health." - JDH
"This site is available in six languages with a plethora of information that is waiting to be accessed." - FRH
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