When the league of nations was formed in 1920, it established the health organization of the league of nations After world war ii, the united nations absorbed all the other health organizations, to form the who The world health organization is a specialized agency of the united nations established in 1948 to further international cooperation for improved public health conditions Its tasks include epidemic control, quarantine measures, and drug standardization. Representatives of 61 states sign the constitution It is adopted under article 57 of the un charter
Thereafter, april 7 is celebrated yearly as world health day The who constitution states that who is “to act as the directing and coordinating authority on international health work.” In 1946, the united nations held the international health conference in new york, which was attended by delegates from 51 countries The conference led to the drafting of the who constitution, which was adopted on july 22, 1946, and went into effect on april 7, 1948, when the who officially began its operations. The world health organization (who) is a specialized agency of the united nations responsible for international public health Established in 1948, the who has played a pivotal role in addressing global health challenges, promoting health equity, and ensuring access to healthcare for all.
Conceived as a specialized agency of the united nations, the who was founded with the ambitious goal of promoting and protecting the health of all peoples across the globe. Its establishment followed a period of discussions and consultation following world war ii and the formation of the united nations, of which it formed part. Who leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage.
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