WHO is the United Nations’ specialized agency for Health was founded in 1948.
- WHO acts as the directing and coordinating authority on international health work.
- It helps countries with disease control, technical assistance, emergency response, health standards, and health system strengthening.
- It also frames international health regulations and recommendations.
Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland.
Members
- There are 194 Member States, 150 country offices, and six regional offices.
Organizational Structure
- World Health Assembly (WHA): the supreme decision-making body.
- Executive Board: helps implement WHA decisions and gives technical advice.
- Secretariat: carries out day-to-day work under the Director-General.
Source: The Hindu