2025年1月30日 · The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.

The WHO constitution states: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." An important implication of this definition is that mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities.

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.

Together, we coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies, promote well-being, prevent disease and expand access to health care. By connecting nations, people and partners to scientific evidence they can rely on, we strive to give everyone an equal chance at a …

Refugee and migrant health. Health interventions. Rehabilitation. Health systems. Research. Communicable diseases. Rift valley fever. Physical environment. Road traffic injuries. Diseases and conditions. Scabies. Diseases and conditions. Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) Human behaviour. Self-care for health and well-being.

2024年10月15日 · Improving health literacy in populations provides the foundation on which citizens are enabled to play an active role in improving their own health, engage successfully with community action for health, and push governments to meet their responsibilities in addressing health and health equity.

WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. We direct and coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies. And we promote healthier lives – from pregnancy care through old age.

WHO's primary role is to direct international health within the United Nations' system and to lead partners in global health responses.

Donors making a difference to maternal health: the urgent drive to save women’s lives across the world

2024年11月30日 · A WHO guideline is defined broadly as any information product developed by WHO that contains recommendations for clinical practice or public health policy.