World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO began when its Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948 – a date celebrated every year as World Health Day. It has more than 7000 people working in 150 country offices, in 6 regional offices and at its headquarters in Geneva.

WHO’s primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations’ system.

Main areas of work:

  • Health systems
  • Promoting health through the life-course
  • Noncommunicable diseases
  • Communicable diseases
  • Corporate services
  • Preparedness, surveillance and response.

WHO support countries as it coordinates 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 its health objectives and support national health policies and strategies.

Profilo del partner CHI

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Presentato nell'ambito dell'evento Unire la comunità globale per affrontare la sfida della dipendenza, online, il 15 maggio 2022 Astratto: Profilo del partner CHI Profili dei partner I nostri partner presentano le loro missioni, i loro...

Giornata mondiale della salute

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Nel bel mezzo di una pandemia, un pianeta inquinato, malattie in aumento come cancro, asma, malattie cardiache, nella Giornata mondiale della salute 2022, l'OMS concentrerà l'attenzione globale sulle azioni urgenti necessarie per mantenere gli esseri umani e il pianeta sani e promuovere un movimento per  creare società incentrate sul benessere.