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World Health Organization
International Affairs
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We are the United Nations’ health agency. We are committed to achieve better health for everyone, everywhere.
About us
The World Health Organization's mission: to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Working through offices in more than 150 countries, WHO staff work side by side with governments and other partners to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people. Stay connected with WHO: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WHO Twitter http://www.twitter.com/who Instagram: @who Google+ https://www.google.com/+who YouTube http://www.youtube.com/who
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http://www.who.int
External link for World Health Organization
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- International Affairs
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Geneva 27, GE
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1948
- Specialties
- Global Health, Health Trends, Health Research, Health Statistics, Disease Prevention, and Health Promotion
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Updates
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To eliminate trans fat, WHO recommends countries to 🔵 Limit industrially produced trans fat to 2 grams per 100 grams of total fat in all foods or 🔵Ban the production/use of partially hydrogenated oils as an ingredient in all foods.
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Violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the #Congo 🇨🇩 has displaced millions of people. They endure dire conditions in camps. WHO has set up an urgent care center and has supported vaccination campaigns with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance & UNICEF. Discover more in this photo story: https://bit.ly/44t58B5 📷 Photos: WHO / Eugene Kabambi and Guerchom Ndebo
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Media briefing on global health issues 25 August 2023
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The world has known how dangerous smoking is for 70 years. Yet only 40% of countries are protected by complete smoke-free legislation. Turning scientific evidence into policy is a slow process. But it doesn’t have to be. Join the conversation to close the evidence-to-policy gap at the WHO #E2PSummit2023. 🗓️ 29–31 August Register here: https://bit.ly/3qK6XvG
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Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. Monthly self-examination of the breasts is essential. Learn how 👇
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Meet Olena & Vitalina, inspiring healthcare workers from Kyiv’s Emergency Medical Centre. Despite the ongoing war in #Ukraine, they continue to save lives #NoMatterWhat 💪. Follow their journey through this glimpse into their daily lives 👀
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Help shape the agenda of the upcoming Quadripartite meeting on MERS-CoV and other novel zoonotic coronaviruses, to be held in Saudi-Arabia 27-29 November 2023: FAO, World Organisation for Animal Health, WHO & UN Environment Programme call for any new or ongoing research or information on Emerging Zoonotic Coronaviruses from 2019 onwards. Deadline: 31 August More information: https://bit.ly/45iAmfh
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In this edition, discover how WHO is working in Poland to ensure cities are age-friendly. Also, read inspiring stories of unsung heroes who deliver healthcare no matter what. Have questions about WHO’s work relating to traditional medicine? Then scroll through the FAQs. 👇👇👇
Poland on track to make its cities age-friendly, unsung heroes delivering healthcare
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FACT: People with #HIV can enjoy long, healthy lives by taking ARV treatment. ✅ Ensure to get tested regularly to protect yourself and your loved ones!