Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS)

The Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS), or World Health Organization (WHO), is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It works to promote health, prevent disease, and respond to health emergencies worldwide. The OMS sets global health standards, provides guidance, coordinates efforts among countries, and supports health initiatives to ensure everyone has access to necessary healthcare. Its goal is to improve health and well-being on a global scale, tackling issues like infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and health crises through collaboration and scientific research.