World Health Organization (WHO)

World Health Organization (WHO) is a United Nations agency responsible for international public health and safety, especially helping the vulnerable. It provides technical assistance to countries, sets international health standards, collects data on global health issues, and serves as a forum for scientific or policy discussions related to health. Established in 1948, WHO’s work began in earnest in 1951 after a significant infusion of financial and technical resources. It replaced the League of Nations’ Health Organization and the Paris-based Office International d’Hygiène Publique, including the International Classification of Diseases (ICD, 10th revision). Its headquarters are in Geneva, with six regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide. WHO’s official publication, the World Health Report, provides assessments of worldwide health topics.