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The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized
agency of the United Nations system. WHO comprises member states, governing
bodies and secretariat. WHO's
overall objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible
level of health. The Organization was established on 7 April 1948 when its
constitution took effect, a day which is commemorated annually as World
Health Day.
The World health assembly is the highest governing body of
the Organization, consisting of representatives of WHO's
192 member states. Six geographical areas have been delineated as regional
organizations. The WHO South East Asia Region (SEAR) includes 11member
states, of which Myanmar
is one. The others are: Bangladesh,
Bhutan, DPR Korea, India, Indonesia,
Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka,
Thailand,
Timor Leste. Myanmar
became a party to WHO's constitution on 1 July 1948. The WHO South-East Asia
Regional Office (SEARO) is located in New
Delhi, India.
WHO country office Myanmar, led by a Representative,
provides technical and financial assistance to, and collaborates with, the
Ministry of Health. WHO provides technical support to other major health
partners, too. WHO's
national and international staff provide support for technical assistance,
capacity building, advocacy, policy development, standards and guidelines.
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