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:
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.
Dünya Ruh Sağlığı Günü, her yıl 10 Ekim'de kutlanmaktadır ve genel olarak dünya çapında ruh sağlığı sorunlarına ilişkin farkındalığı artırmak ve ruh sağlığını destekleme çabalarını harekete geçirmek amacıyla kutlanmaktadır.
