WHO Collaborating Center fact sheet

Overview

Over 800 institutions in over 80 countries supporting WHO programmes Institutions are designated as WHO collaborating centre by the Director-General under a formal mechanism of collaboration to carry out activities in support of the Organization's programme at all levels. As of 2017, WHO's network of WHO CCs brings together more than 800 highly regarded academic and scientific institutions in over 80 countries, supporting WHO programmes and priorities with time, expertise and funding. The designation is initially agreed for four years, and can be renewed before it ends. During the period of designation, the centre implements an agreed list of activities in support of WHO programmes, independent of financial support given to the institution by WHO.