World Health Organisation – WHO

WHO began on 7 April 1948 and now constitute more than 7000 people working in 150 country

offices, in 6 regional offices and at the headquarters in Geneva. The main areas of work

encompass health systems; promoting health through the life-course; noncommunicable

diseases; communicable diseases; corporate services; preparedness, and surveillance and

response.

WHO supports countries as they coordinate the efforts of multiple sectors of the government

and partners – including bi- and multilaterals, funds and foundations, civil society organizations

and private sector – to attain their health objectives and support their national health policies

and strategies.