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The World Health Organization ( WHO / h uː / ) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with international public health . It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva , Switzerland. The WHO is a member of the United Nations Development Group . Its predecessor, the Health Organization , was an agency of the League of Nations .
The constitution of the World Health Organization had been signed by 61 countries on 22 July 1946, with the first meeting of the World Health Assembly finishing on 24 July 1948. It incorporated the Office International d'Hygiène Publique and the League of Nations Health Organization. Since its creation, it has played a leading role in the eradication of smallpox . Its current priorities include communicable diseases , in particular HIV/AIDS , Ebola , malaria and tuberculosis ; the mitigation of the effects
Health is essential for people to reach their full potential. That’s why the World Health Organization works to make sure everyone everywhere has access to health services wherever and whenever they need them. WHO serves a unique role as the guardian of health. Watch this video to find out more. And visit http://www.who.int for more information