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INTRODUCTION The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized , non political , health agency of the United Nations. The headquarters is located in Geneva , Switzerland. In 1946 , the constitution was drafted by the “Technical Preparatory Committee” under the chairmanship of Rene Sand. It was approved in the same year by an International Health Conference of 51 nations in th Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25 ed , 2019 , 982-985 1948. th WHO was established on 7 April , 1948. Every year 7th April is celebrated as “World Health Day”. A World Health day theme is chosen each year to focus attention on a specific aspect of public health. Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982- 985 OBJECTIVE The objective of the WHO is "the attainment by all people's of the highest level of health" which is set out in the preamble of the Constitution. The current objective of WHO is the attainment by all people of the world a level of health that will permit them to lead a socially and economically productive life. The preamble of the Constitution states : "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25th ed , 2019 , 982- is one of the fundamental rights of every human being 985 without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic and social condition. The health of all peoples is fundamental to the attainment of peace and security and is dependent upon the fullest cooperation of individuals and States. The achievement of any State in the promotion and protection of health is of value to all. Unequal development in different countries in the promotion of health and control of disease, especially communicable disease. is a common danger. Unequal development in different countries in the promotion of health and control of disease, especially communicable disease. is a common danger. Healthy development of the child is of basic importance; the ability to live harmoniously in a changing total environment is essential to such development. The extension to all people of the benefits of medical, th Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25 ed , 2019 , 982-985 psychological and related knowledge is essential to the fullest attainment of health. Informed opinion and active cooperation on the part of the public are of the utmost importance in the improvement of the health of the people. Governments have a responsibility for the health of their peoples which can be fulfilled only by the provision of adequate health and social measures". The WHO is unique among the UN Specialized Agencies in that it has its own constitution, own governing bodies, own membership and own budget. It is part of, but not subordinate to, the United Nations. th Park . K , Park Textbook of Preventive And Social Medicine , 25 ed , 2019 , 982-985
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