ÜRO juures tegutsev terviseküsimustega tegelev juhtimis- ja koordineerimisasutus
an agency of the United Nations, established in 1948 with headquarters in Geneva, responsible for coordinating international health activities, aiding governments in improving health services, etc.
the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations
Terviseametile seadusega pandud ülesannete täitmiseks amet: ... 2) teavitab Euroopa Komisjoni ja Maailma Terviseorganisatsiooni rahva tervise rahvusvahelise tähtsusega hädaolukorrast.
Working through offices in more than 150 countries, WHO staff work side by side with governments and other partners to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people.
