WHO began when its Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948 – a date celebrated every year as World Health Day. It has more than 7000 people working in 150 country offices, in 6 regional offices and at its headquarters in Geneva.
WHO’s primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations’ system.
Main areas of work:
WHO support countries as it coordinates the efforts of multiple sectors of the government and partners – including bi- and multilaterals, funds and foundations, civil society organizations and private sector – to attain its health objectives and support national health policies and strategies.
En réponse aux tactiques systématiques, agressives et soutenues des industries du tabac et des industries connexes pour attirer une nouvelle génération de consommateurs de tabac, la Journée mondiale sans tabac 2020 fournira une campagne de contre-commercialisation et permettra aux jeunes de s’engager dans la lutte contre le gros tabac.
