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The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.
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- Coronavirus Disease (Covid
On 31 December 2019, WHO was informed of a cluster of cases...
- Covid-19
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- What We Do
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- 75 Years of Improving Public Health
On 7 April 2023 ̶ World Health Day ̶ the World Health...
- Health Topics
About WHO. We champion health and a better future for all. Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life. Who we are.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has six regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide. The WHO was established on April 7, 1948, and convened its first meeting on July 24 of that year.
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical ...
Apr 26, 2023 · The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday launched a new initiative to help strengthen countries’ ability to plan for, and deal with, another deadly pandemic like COVID-19, as latest...
