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.
Hari Tanpa Tembakau Sedunia: Tembakau dan Penyakit Jantung
Tanggal: 31 Mei 2018
Setiap tahun, pada 31 Mei, WHO dan mitra menandai Hari Tanpa Tembakau Sedunia (WNTD), menyoroti kesehatan dan risiko lain yang terkait dengan penggunaan tembakau, dan mengadvokasi kebijakan yang efektif untuk mengurangi konsumsi tembakau.
