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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 ...
For health emergencies, we: prepare for emergencies by identifying, mitigating and managing risks. prevent emergencies and support development of tools necessary during outbreaks. detect and respond to acute health emergencies. support delivery of essential health services in fragile settings. For health and well-being we:
Apr 26, 2024 · Global immunization efforts have saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years. 24 April 2024.
Our leadership team. With strong connections between offices, WHO works on the front lines in 150+ locations across 6 regions. WHO’s Director-General outlines the vision and oversees all our international health work whilst our Regional Directors lead the work of the 6 Regional Offices and their country offices.
WHO plays an essential role supporting countries to prepare for, detect, respond to and recover from health emergencies, including pandemics, disease outbreaks, natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Amid a growing need for rapid response, we build global systems that: predict, prevent and contain emerging risks; support countries and ...
Jul 22, 2023 · COVID-19 case data. From the 31 December 2019 to the 21 March 2020, WHO collected the numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths through official communications under the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), complemented by monitoring the official ministries of health websites and social media accounts.
May 22, 2023 · 22 May 2023 Health. Although COVID-19 may no longer be a global public health emergency, countries must still strengthen response to the disease and prepare for future pandemics and other threats, the Director-General of the World Health Organization ( WHO) said on Monday in Geneva. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was delivering his report ...
