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World Health Organization

American  

noun

  1. WHO.

World Health Organization British  

noun

  1.  WHO.  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

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World Health Organization Cultural  

  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.

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In fact, the World Health Organization states that preventing these pregnancies is “foundational” to achieving positive health outcomes across a person’s lifespan.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

According to the World Health Organization, climate change -- through increased rainfall, temperatures and humidity -- can in some cases accelerate malaria transmission by enabling mosquitoes to breed faster.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Meanwhile, the World Health Organization says infertility affects roughly 1 in 6 people globally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Wayne Hall and Myfanwy Graham have received consultation fees from the World Health Organization.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

In western Java in the course of the anti- malarial program carried out by the World Health Organization, many cats are reported to have died.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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