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W.H.O.

W.H.O.

4 3.1
A worldwide organization that helps countries prevent disease and improve health
  • proper noun
: OMS
  • The W.H.O. works with governments worldwide to improve health outcomes.

Examples

  • The W.H.O. declared a global health emergency.

  • Many countries rely on guidelines from the W.H.O. to manage disease prevention.

  • The W.H.O. has declared a global health emergency in response to the outbreak.

  • Did the W.H.O. release new guidelines?

  • Many countries rely on guidelines from the W.H.O. to manage disease prevention.

  • The W.H.O. has declared a global health emergency in response to the outbreak.

  • The W.H.O. works with governments worldwide to improve health outcomes.

Synonyms

World Health Organization
vsW.H.O.
33 2.9

An international United Nations agency that works to protect global health and help countries improve health services

is the shorter dotted abbreviation used as a concise form
WHO
vsW.H.O.
  • Formal
18 3.2

A United Nations agency that helps countries improve public health and medical care

is the dotted abbreviation form used in some formal styles

Surface Forms

W.H.O. main

Etymology

W.H.O. is the short form of World, Health, and Organization — literally 'world' + 'health' + 'organization'. Think of it as a global team of doctors and experts who work with countries to stop disease and improve health.