The World Health Organization (WHO) is a United Nations agency that works to improve health and well-being for all people: 

What it does ?

The WHO's work includes: 

Providing leadership on global health matters 

Shaping the health research agenda 

Setting norms and standards 

Articulating evidence-based policy options 

Providing technical support to countries 

Monitoring and assessing health trends 

Expanding universal health coverage 

Responding to health emergencies 

Promoting healthier lives 

How it works

The WHO works with its 194 member states across 6 regions: 

The WHO headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland. 

Each region is represented by a regional office, which coordinates programming in country offices and field offices. 

When it was founded

The WHO was founded in 1948. 

What its principles are

The WHO's work is based on the following principles: 

Right to health and well-being for all people 

Equity 

Integrity 

Inclusion 

What it offers

The WHO offers a diverse, multicultural environment for professionals seeking to advance health as a basic human right.