WHO country presence reports
Since 2010, WHO’s country presence reports have documented the Organization’s work across its country offices, providing insights into staffing, leadership, financing, and programmatic activities. Over time, the reports have evolved to reflect changing priorities and approaches, offering an increasingly detailed view of how WHO supports national health objectives, strengthens partnerships, and enhances its operational footprint.
Together, these reports offer a historical perspective on WHO’s work on the ground, serving as a resource for planning, coordination, and accountability for governments, donors, and other stakeholders.
WHO presence in countries, territories and areas: 2025 report
In 2023, the Organization asked WHO Representatives what they need to deliver better results. In response, WHO established the Action for Results Group – comprising WHO Representatives from all six regions – to develop WHO's Country Offices Strengthening Action Plan. This report reflects progress in implementing that plan.
The report shows that country office leadership is now more empowered with greater authority to make timely decisions, financing has become more predictable and sustainable, 2000 core positions have been established, and nearly all offices have expanded partnerships across sectors to support national health goals. Published for the first time on a web-based platform, the report offers broader, deeper, and more accessible information.
Previous reports
This document presents highlights of the WHO presence in countries, territories and areas: 2023 report, which provides an overview of WHO’s presence,...
The 2023 Country Presence Report provides an overview of what WHO does in countries to advance towards the SDGs and implement GPW13, how we do it, with...
The 2021 Country Presence Report provides an overview of what WHO does in countries to advance towards the SDGs and implement GPW13, how we do it, with...
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development views health as vital for the future of our world. With a commitment to achieving Goal 3, which calls on all...
The 2017 country presence report was prepared in response to the request made to the WHO Director-General and the regional directors by the 69th session...
The 2015 WHO Presence Report provides information on: where WHO works in countries, territories and areas; the composition of WHO country teams; how WHO...
The 2012 Country Presence Report mostly provides information on WHO’s physical presence and functions through its offices in countries, territories...
WHO country presence 2010 report
This report presents a snapshot of WHO country offices, Heads of WHO Country Offices (HWCOs), and some aspects of WHO’s work in countries, as well...