As it turns 75, the need for WHO remains as vital as ever
Al JazeeraThe COVID-19 pandemic showed yet again the vulnerability of our world and the importance of the WHO’s mandate to advance the wellbeing of all people. Lofty sentiment transformed into practical reality 75 years ago with the entry into force of the Constitution of the World Health Organization, and WHO’s founding as the specialised United Nations agency dedicated to promoting human health. Modern concerns compound this, like the impacts of the climate crisis that endanger millions from flood and drought, rampant air pollution, and the wanton misinformation and disinformation bedevilling people’s health choices. Our work focuses on five areas: improving the level of health of all people; ensuring everyone has equitable access to quality, affordable health services; protecting the world against novel and known pathogens; empowering science and scientific information to support good health; and strengthening WHO to meet today’s and tomorrow’s demands. Nations are also amending the International Health Regulations to make them relevant to a post-COVID world, and strengthening WHO’s financial, governance and operational base for a safer and healthier world.
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