PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2023
Answer
Geneva
Explanation
The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is located in Geneva, Switzerland. WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It was established on April 7, 1948, a date which is now globally commemorated every year as World Health Day.
Key Points
- > Founded on: April 7, 1948.
- > Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland.
- > April 7 is celebrated globally as World Health Day.
- > Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is the current Director-General.
- > The UN headquarters is in New York City.
- > UNESCO is headquartered in Paris, France.
- > Geneva also hosts the WTO and ILO headquarters.
Additional Information
International Headquarters
| Organization | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| WHO (Health) | Geneva, Switzerland |
| UN (General) | New York, USA |
| UNESCO (Culture) | Paris, France |
| World Bank | Washington D.C., USA |
Memory Tips
- W_O Rule: Many UN organizations starting with W and ending with O (WHO, WTO, WMO, WIPO) have their headquarters in Geneva.