Corporate Body

World Health Organization (WHO) (1948 - )

From
1948
Geneva, Switzerland
Functions
Advisory or regulatory body, Funding Source or Body and Health Industry
Website
http://www.who.int
Location
Geneva, Switzerland

Summary

The World Health Organisation was established in 1948. WHO is a world-wide organisation and has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Australia is part of the Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organisation. "The objective of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health." From http://www.who.int/aboutwho/en/mission.htm (1/12/00).

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