World Health Organization

noun

1. WHO ( def ).

World Health Organization

noun

1. an agency of the United Nations, established in 1948 with headquarters in Geneva, responsible for coordinating international health activities, aiding governments in improving health services, etc WHO

World Health Organization

1. A specialized agency of the United Nations , established in 1948 and headquartered in Geneva , whose mission is to prevent the international spread of diseases, such as cholera , malaria , and poliomyelitis .

Example Sentences

Between 100 million and 400 million dengue infections occur annually, the World Health Organization estimates.

From Science Magazine

The World Health Organization similarly warns that even low levels of alcohol consumption can increase health risks, particularly cancer.

From Science Magazine

Academic institutions, scientific journals and conferences, and international organizations such as the World Health Organization have established a presence there in recent days.

From Science Magazine

This could be coordinated by the World Health Organization which has called for a reduction in sugar consumption.

From Salon

In August, the World Health Organization declared mpox a “public health emergency of international concern.”

From Salon