What is the World Health Organization, and what does it do?
Apr 17, 2020 · It was inagurated following the second world war on 7 April 1948 – a date now celebrated as World Health Day. The organization grew out the International Sanitary …
How is the World Health Organization funded?
Apr 15, 2020 · The World Health Organization's biggest donor, the US, has halted funding. UN chief said now is "not the time" to cut funds. US president Donald Trump said on Tuesday he …
The world needs 6 million more nurses, says the World Health …
Apr 7, 2020 · The World Health Organization (WHO) report, State of the World's Nursing, estimates there was a global shortage of 5.9 million nurses in 2018, a slight improvement from …
WHO updates guidance on masks - The World Economic Forum
Jun 5, 2020 · World Health Organization held a media briefing on 5 June to update the public on the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. WHO updates its mask guidance for health workers and …
WHO declares loneliness a health threat, and other health stories ...
Nov 23, 2023 · The World Health Organization has declared loneliness a "pressing health threat", and has launched a new commission to foster social connection as a priority in all countries. …
World Health Organization (WHO) | World Economic Forum
Jun 25, 2024 · The World Health Organization, the United Nations specialized agency for health, was established in 1948 with the objective of the attainment by all people of the highest …
Driving disability inclusion is a business imperative | World …
Dec 18, 2023 · The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, celebrated annually on 3 December, is a beacon for raising awareness and fostering acceptance of persons with …
Discover why global health equity is crucial for everyone | World ...
Feb 21, 2024 · The World Health Organization (WHO) underscores a monumental investment in health, yet a growing wave of indifference threatens to undermine the fabric of our …
What is the World Health Assembly and why is it important?
May 15, 2023 · The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO). Delegates meet annually to decide the policy agenda and strategies that …
The world needs 6 million new nurses by 2030 - The World …
Jul 22, 2020 · The World Health Organization says the need is most acute in poorer nations. But advanced economies also face shortages in the next decade. Investment in training and …