From our longstanding Geneva headquarters to our 6 regional offices, 150 country offices and other offices around the world, WHO plays an essential role improving local health systems and coordinating the global response to health threats.

Our structure . WHO is an organization of 194 Member States. The Member States elect the Director-General, who leads the organization in achieving its global health goals.

The Executive Board is composed of 34 technically qualified members elected for three-year terms. The annual Board meeting is held in January when the members agree upon the agenda for the World Health Assembly and the resolutions to be considered by the Health Assembly.

Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.

Jan 28, 2025 · The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is building a better future for people everywhere. Health lays the foundation for vibrant and productive communities, stronger economies, safer nations and a better world.

May 19, 2022 · WHO's annual World Health Statistics reports present the most recent health statistics for the WHO Member States.

The health of all peoples is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security and is dependent on the fullest co-operation of individuals and States. The achievement of any State in the promotion and protection of health is of value to all.

Sep 19, 2024 · In line with the Thirteenth General Programme of Work 2019–2023, WHO works collaboratively across its three organizational levels, adopting a horizontal approach to pursue the following key objectives: call upon countries to strengthen the governance of their health systems for UHC; provide guidance on ways to enhance health systems governance

Jan 15, 2021 · World Health Organization Headquarters* (as of 15 January 2025) *Click on the Division for further details Quality Assurance of Norms a ndStandards ... RASANATHAN, Doctor Kumanan HQ/HSR Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research [email protected] SHEIKH, Doctor Mubashar Riaz HQ/QNS Quality Assurance of Norms and Standards [email protected]