Apr 17, 2020 · The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It was inagurated following the second world war on 7 April 1948 – a date now celebrated as World Health Day.

Apr 15, 2020 · Four charts explaining how the World Health Organization receives and spends money. The UN agency is coordinating the global response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

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 the 6.6 million shortage in 2016.

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 the general population.

Feb 17, 2020 · Climate change, conflict zones and access to healthcare and medicines top the World Health Organization's new list.

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 possible level of health. Health is defined in its constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of illness or infirmity.

Jul 22, 2020 · That's the message from a World Health Organization (WHO) report which says that nearly 6 million more nurses will be needed by 2030 to deliver the higher standards of healthcare needed once the COVID-19 pandemic has passed.

Dec 17, 2024 · Health was a major focus in 2024, shaping global news and driving key discussions at the World Economic Forum. From climate change health impacts to the rise of antimicrobial resistance and improving health equity for …

Aug 10, 2020 · The World Health Organization has created an illustrated guide to managing stress, including audio exercises. Around the world, healthcare systems are facing unprecedented strain, with concerns that restricting access to mental health …