World Health Organization

American  

noun

1. WHO.

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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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World Health Organization

Official monitoring in 2025 recorded an annual average concentration of fine particles in Obilic's air more than twice the level recommended by the World Health Organization.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

According to the World Health Organization, smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death, killing over seven million people a year.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

The World Health Organization estimates the true scale of infections is potentially two to four times higher than officially reported.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Canada lost its status last year, and, according to the World Health Organization, Mexico is among the top 10 countries worldwide with measles outbreaks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

Years earlier, with advice and assistance from the World Health Organization, a branch of the United Nations, Peru had embarked on a nationwide program of TB diagnosis and treatment.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French