Acronym
WHO
Type
Standards Development Organisation
The World Health Organisation (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 the highest level of health.
WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage, direct and coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies and promote healthier lives from pregnancy care through old age. Their Triple Billion targets outline an ambitious plan for the world to achieve good health for all using science-based policies and programmes.
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