Its Kids World

Over the course of its 58 years of operation, the World Health Organisation has made itself known in every corner of the world. Over 190 countries have joined its ranks by placing their signatures under its Constitution, which states: “attaining the highest possible level of health is a basic right of every human being, regardless of race, religion, political convictions, economic and social status.”

WHO represents the culmination of efforts at international health co–operation that began almost 150 years ago. Nations joined forces to combat common threats such as the plague, yellow fever, cholera, smallpox and typhus.

The World’s health challenges cannot be met by one organization alone. WHO’s  vision of global health, based on equity and solidarity, calls for building new partnerships of international agencies, donors, ministries, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, private  initiatives across sectors such as travel and communications, communities, and citizens.