World Health Organization | Golden Age

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the WHO has six regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide, with a stated purpose of achieving the highest possible level of health for all people. The organization defines health as 'a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.' The WHO is led by a Director-General, who is elected by the World Health Assembly for a five-year term. The WHO has partnered with Google to develop a platform for tracking and responding to disease outbreaks. The WHO was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1955.