About WHO

• Founded in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health. 
• By connecting countries, people and partners, WHO strive to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance at a safe and healthy life.

World Health Assembly

• The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of WHO. 
• It is attended by delegations from all WHO Member States and focuses on a specific health agenda prepared by the Executive Board. 
• The main functions of the World Health Assembly are to determine the policies of the Organization, appoint the Director-General, supervise financial policies, and review and approve the proposed programme budget. 
• The Health Assembly is held annually in Geneva, Switzerland.

Why in News?

• The 77th World Health Assembly of WHO is being held in Geneva.

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