W.h.o. (Noun)
Meaning
A United Nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The World Health Organization, or W.H.O., was established in 1948 to promote health and well-being globally.
- The W.H.O. provides technical assistance to countries to strengthen their health systems and respond to public health emergencies.
- The W.H.O. has been at the forefront of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing guidance and support to countries around the world.
- The W.H.O. sets global health policies and standards, and provides a framework for countries to develop their own health policies and programs.
- The W.H.O. works closely with governments, non-governmental organizations, and other partners to address global health challenges such as infectious diseases, mental health, and non-communicable diseases.