History & Civics
Answer
The World Health Organisation (WHO), established in 1948 with its headquarters in Geneva, is an international organisation aimed at promoting health worldwide.
Functions of WHO:
- Promotes public health and works to control and fight diseases like cholera, typhoid, malaria, smallpox, and AIDS.
- Trains medical personnel and provides scholarships to students for advanced medical studies abroad.
- Promotes health education among the public to help people prevent and control diseases effectively.