Goodwill ambassadors
Goodwill ambassadors are well-known personalities from the worlds of arts, literature, entertainment, sport or other fields of public life who commit to contribute to WHO's efforts to raise awareness of important health problems and solutions.
Appointed by the Director-General for two years at a time, they work closely with WHO to draw attention to its overall priorities or a specific health issue affecting people's lives and well-being.
Current goodwill ambassadors
Goodwill ambassadors for partnerships
Events
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Preliminary Consultation on H5N1 Research Issues
16–17 February 2012 -
World Water Day
22 March 2012 -
World TB Day
24 March 2012
Corporate resources
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The world health report
Report on global public health and key statistics -
World health statistics report
WHO's annual compilation of data from its 193 Member States -
International travel and health
Publication on travel risks, precautions and vaccination requirements -
International Health Regulations (IHR)
Global rules to enhance national, regional and global public health security