World Health Organization

World Health Organization

United Nations agency concerned with international public health

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has six regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide. Only sovereign states are eligible to join, and it is the largest intergovernmental health organization at the international level.

Also known as...World Health Organization (WHO) and World Health Organisation
Ebola Outbreak Far Larger Than Reported

Ebola Outbreak Far Larger Than Reported The WHO says the Congo Ebola outbreak may be four times larger than reported, and the US has barred returning Americans from the country.