World Health Organisation (WHO)

Founded in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) is a United Nations agency dedicated to fostering global health, enhancing global security, and supporting vulnerable populations by fostering partnerships among nations and stakeholders.

WHO, with 194 member states, operates through the World Health Assembly (WHA), its top decision-making body comprising representatives from all member states. 

The Secretariat executes WHA-approved policies and programs, overseen by the Director-General and a senior management team. 

Additionally, WHO functions through six regional offices—Africa, the Americas, Southeast Asia, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Western Pacific—each tasked with coordinating and supporting WHO initiatives within their respective regions.

WHO's funding primarily comes from two sources: assessed contributions, which member countries pay as membership dues, and voluntary contributions.

 Voluntary contributions originate from member states, as well as other partners such as United Nations entities, intergovernmental organizations, philanthropic foundations, and the private sector.