World Health Organization
World Health Organization
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DOI：
10.1017/s0020818300031210
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发表时间：
1946-07
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通讯作者：
Maria Elisa Diazz
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作者：
Maria Elisa Diazz
世界卫生组织是卫生问题的全球权威机构。自1948年成立以来，它在推进其人人享有可达到的最高健康水平的目标方面取得了长足进展。多年来，本组织面临许多挫折，但也取得了许多成就。促使它成立的全球力量继续塑造和影响着本组织。本文讨论了世界卫生组织是如何成立的，它的职能，以及它正在做些什么来保持它在21世纪的相关性。这篇文章还重点介绍了防治热带疾病的斗争。
The World Health Organization is the global authority on health issues. Since its inception in 1948, it has made large strides in advancing its goal of the highest attainable level of health for all people. Through the years, the organization has faced many setbacks, but it has also marked numerous achievements. The global forces that necessitated its establishment continue to mold and influence the organization. This article discusses how the World Health Organization started, its functions, and what it is doing to maintain its relevance in the twenty-first century. This article also brings into focus the fight against tropical diseases.