Our work with the Republic of Korea
A visiting nurse from Seongbuk Home Health Care Center is checking a woman's blood pressure during a home visit
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April 1948 with an ambitious goal – ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people.
More than 7000 WHO staff members all over the world collaborate with governments and other partners to build a healthier world. WHO operates as an independent specialized agency of the United Nations.
WHO assists countries in building robust national health systems and in preparing for and responding to emergencies. We lead the fight against noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes that cause millions of premature deaths every year.
Nurses and surgeons preparing the operation of cardiothoracic at the Seoul National University Child's Hospital
Publications
All →Urban health capacities assessment and response: building a healthy community through healthy food, Gwangju...
Assessing and using capacities that create synergies across sectors and levels of governance can significantly improve urban health and well-being. The...
The Fourth Annual Global Forum of Malaria-Eliminating Countries was held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 24 to 26 January 2023. It brought together nearly...
Case study: managing the public health impact of chemical incidents in the Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea has fortified its response to chemical incidents, aligning with WHO guidelines and the International Health Regulations. A robust...
Report of the Regional Director : the work of WHO in the Western Pacific Region, 1 July 2022 - 30 June...
Covering the period from July 2022 to June 2023, this Report highlights how WHO in the Western Pacific Region has worked to turn the hard lessons of the...
Report of the Regional Director : the work of WHO in the Western Pacific Region, 1 July 2021 - 30 June...
This report, covering the period from July 2021 to June 2022, highlights how WHO continued supporting countries and areas in the Western Pacific Region...
Report of the Regional Director : the work of WHO in the Western Pacific Region, 1 July 2020 - 30 June...
Member States in the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region unanimously adopted For the Future: Towards the Healthiest and Safest Region...
Report of the Regional Director : the work of WHO in the Western Pacific Region, 1 July 2019 - 30 June...
Covering the period from July 2019 to June 2020, this Report highlights how WHO in the Western Pacific Region has been responding to the largest, most...
