Organization
world health organization Audio
[ wurld helth or-guh-nih-zay-shun ]
Definitions related to world health organization:
  • A part of the United Nations that deals with major health issues around the world. The WHO sets standards for disease control, health care, and medicines; conducts education and research programs; and publishes scientific papers and reports. A major goal is to improve access to health care for people in developing countries and in groups who do not get good health care. The headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A specialized agency of the United Nations designed as a coordinating authority on international health work; its aim is to promote the attainment of the highest possible level of health by all peoples.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A United Nations agency established to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Specialized agency of the United Nations designed as a coordinating authority on international health issues.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • World Health Organization (WHO), specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) established in 1948 to further international cooperation for improved public health conditions. Although it inherited specific tasks relating to epidemic control, quarantine measures, and drug standardization from the...
    Encyclopedia Britannica
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2025
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