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WHO: World Health Organization

"The WHO's mission includes fields related to public health, advocating for universal healthcare, monitoring public health risks, coordinating responses to health emergencies, and promoting human health and well being in the world"

The World Health Organization (WHO) website is the front end of the United Nations’ specialized agency dedicated to public health worldwide. It provides a repository of health information, data, and policy guidance.
The site is organized around major global health topics, ranging from contagious diseases such as COVID-19, malaria and Ebola to non-communicable diseases, mental health and environmental health issues.
It provides access to a vast library of resources, including fact sheets, technical guides, and scientific publications. Publishing global health data is one of the website's main functions. Through tools such as the Global Health Observatory, the WHO publishes statistics on mortality, disease, health inequalities, and the capacity of health systems in its 194 Member States.
Beyond data and information on diseases, the website provides information on the WHO's operational work, including its responses to health emergencies, its role in setting international standards, and its initiatives to promote universal health coverage.


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