Frequently asked questions - World Health Organization (WHO)
The preamble to WHO’s constitution provides a definition of health: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
About WHO - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO’s work remains firmly rooted in the basic principles of the right to health and well-being for all people, as outlined in our 1948 Constitution. The World Health Assembly is the decision-making …
Who we are - World Health Organization (WHO)
The World Health Assembly is WHO’s highest level decision-making forum. Every year, delegates from all Member States convene at the World Health Assembly to set priorities and chart a course for …
News - World Health Organization (WHO)
News from the World Health OrganizationEnsuring quality of the health product ensures its safety and efficacy. Manufacturers in lowand middle-income countries (LMICs) face challenges to...
Data at WHO
WHO's first stand-alone glossary of standard terms for health statistics, data and public health indicators. This comprehensive resource offers clear, standardized definitions to promote …
WHO Scientific advisory group issues report on origins of COVID-19
Jun 27, 2025 · The WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a panel of 27 independent, international, multidisciplinary experts, today published its report on the origins of …
What we do - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO works worldwide to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Our goal is to ensure that a billion more people have universal health coverage, to protect a billion more people …
WHO Director-General - Biography
WHO's work is about serving people, about serving humanity. Most importantly, it's about fighting to ensure the health of people as a basic human right. -Dr Tedros Recognitions Dr Tedros is globally …
Newsroom - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 11, 2025 · New resource on setting up a suicide bereavement support group Live press conferences Live recordings with translations in all of WHO's six official languages.
Health topics - World Health Organization (WHO)
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)WHO Pandemic Agreement