IN 1948, the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) constitution, a treaty between the nations of the world, came into force after the deadliest and most destructive war in human history.
Marking its 75th anniversary this year, WHO observed World Health Day along with its 194 member countries and partners across the globe and celebrated its successes including smallpox eradication, reducing the incidence of polio by 99%, saving millions of lives through childhood immunisation, declines in maternal mortality, and improving health and well-being for millions more.
