WHO

World Health Organization (WHO) established on 7th April 1948 which is now celebrated as the world Health day every year. A world health theme is chosen every year to focus attention on a specific aspect of public health of that year.

The objective of WHO is Attainment of highest levels of health by all people. It is a part of but not sub-ordinate to united nation (UN). It has its own constitution own governing body and budget. Switzerland is the part of World Health Organization (WHO) but not the UN. It helps in prevention and control in specific diseases like small pox and now polio it also helps in the development of health services.

Improvement of family and environment health, maintenance of health statistics like the international classification of dieses (ICD) which is upgraded every year. Promotion of Bio Medical research maintenance of health literature and information and cooperation with other global health organization

WHO chief says ‘large proportion’ of Gaza’s people ‘starving’

Geneva: The World Health Organization's chief warned Wednesday of widespread starvation in Gaza, saying food… Read More

WHO raises concern about spread of mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued an urgent call for action on Tuesday to prevent… Read More

Israeli military attacks WHO staff residence in Gaza

GAZA: The World Health Organization said the Israeli military attacked its staff residence and main… Read More

Tobacco costs Pakistan 164 000 lives, US$ 2.5 billion annually: WHO

ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the devastating toll… Read More

WHO extends travel restrictions on Pakistan

The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to extend travel restrictions on Pakistan due to… Read More

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows

Only seven countries met World Health Organization (WHO) air quality standards last year, data showed… Read More

USAID cuts put tuberculosis response in peril, WHO says

The Trump administration's decision to pause U.S. foreign aid would undo progress made in containing… Read More

WHO says polio mass vaccination campaign to resume in Gaza

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that a mass campaign to vaccinate children… Read More

WHO urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after drone strike kills 70

The head of the World Health Organization called on Saturday for an end to attacks… Read More

WHO says needs full Gaza access during Israel-Hamas truce

GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Sunday it was ready to pour much-needed aid into… Read More

Poliovirus: WHO extends travel restrictions on Pakistan

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has extended travel restrictions on Pakistan for 90 days amid… Read More

Kids feel less family support, more school pressure: WHO

Kids in Europe, Canada and Central Asia feel less family support and more school pressure… Read More

WHO chief says north Gaza in ‘catastrophic’ danger

The World Health Organization (WHO) chief warned of a disastrous situation in the north of… Read More

WHO declares Egypt malaria free after nearly century of efforts

Egypt has achieved a significant milestone in public health as the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read More

Mpox vaccine access set to speed up as WHO approves first jab

The WHO said Friday it had for the first time prequalified an mpox vaccine --… Read More

Polio vaccine push moves to northern Gaza amid disruptions: WHO

GENEVA: The third phase of a giant polio vaccination drive targeting children in Gaza began… Read More

WHO Identifies fake pharmaceutical raw material supply in Pakistan: DRAP

ISLAMABAD: In a shocking revelation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified the supply of… Read More

WHO warns more mpox to come in Europe

The WHO on Thursday warned further imported cases of the new, more dangerous mpox strain… Read More

WHO confirms first case of mpox in Sweden

Global health officials on Thursday confirmed an infection with a new strain of the mpox… Read More

Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should I be?

The World Health Organization(WHO) declared that an outbreak of mpox, a viral infection that spreads… Read More