The world health organization (who) is a specialized agency of the united nations (un) which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies.. As the u.s.’s withdrawal from the who becomes official, the consequences for the world’s health could be serious, experts say.
Washington — january 22, 2026 — the u.s.. The world health organization (who) has declared the most recent ebola outbreak 'a public health emergency of international concern.' infectious disease specialist monica gandhi.