The World, Explained · 45 sec
World Health Organization
A small piece of context that makes the wider world easier to read.
The useful idea
- The useful idea
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies.
- How it works
It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has six regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide.
- Why it matters
Only sovereign states are eligible to join, and it is the largest intergovernmental health organization at the international level.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies.