Ebola and global public health reforms weigh on WHO assembly
Delegates to the global decision-making body will tackle ways to strengthen emergency response and restructure the agency.
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The World Health Organization is the United Nations’ specialized agency for international public health. Headquartered in Geneva, it coordinates global responses to health emergencies, sets data-driven standards, and promotes universal health coverage. Guided by the principle that health is a fundamental human right, WHO works with 194 member nations to combat infectious diseases, strengthen resilient health care systems, and ensure well-being for the world’s most vulnerable.
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