Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, WHO Goodwill Ambassador
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (VPO) is one of the finest orchestras in the world. It was selected as a WHO Goodwill Ambassador and has dedicated performances to the work of the Organization. The VPO performed three times for the Organization - a special concert on 29 September 2008, in Geneva, Switzerland to mark WHO's 60th anniversary, in 2005, they played at the opening of the World Health Assembly and in 2006 the orchestra played a tribute to the late Dr Jong-wook LEE, former Director General of WHO, at his funeral.
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Events
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Sixty-fifth World Health Assembly
21–26 May 2012 -
World No Tobacco Day
31 May 2012 -
World Blood Donor Day
14 June 2012
Corporate resources
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The world health report
Report on global public health and key statistics -
World health statistics report
WHO's annual compilation of data from its Member States -
International travel and health
Publication on travel risks, precautions and vaccination requirements -
International Health Regulations (IHR)
Global rules to enhance national, regional and global public health security