Dec 17, 2025 · The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.

Arcot Ramaswamy Mudaliar, the first president of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in 1946, played a central role in founding the World Health Organization (WHO). Under his presidency, …

6 days ago · World Health Organization (WHO), specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) established in 1948 to further international cooperation for improved public health conditions.

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Jan 21, 2025 · What has WHO done for the world? The short answer is – a lot. The UN agency currently works with its membership and on the health frontlines in more than 150 locations and has achieved …

The World Health Organization is the international body responsible for public health. Known as the WHO, it is part of the United Nations and was established in 1948. It is involved in many aspects...

WHO’s Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, talks about the highlights and challenges of 2025. For a more complete overview, see “Stronger together: milestones that mattered in 2025....

World Health Organization (WHO)

The director-general of the World Health Organization is the chief executive officer of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the principal advisor to the United Nations on matters pertaining to global …

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 …