Tag: International Health

March 31, 2026 / Mohammed looti

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)

Historical Foundations and the Global Mandate of the World Health Organization The World Health Organization (WHO) stands as the preeminent specialized agency within the United Nations system, specifically entrusted with the monumental task of directing and coordinating international public health. Formally established on April 7, 1948—a date now commemorated annually as World Health Day—the organization […]

February 23, 2026 / Mohammed looti

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION

Historical and Conceptual Framework of Female Genital Mutilation Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) represents a profound and deeply entrenched traditional practice that continues to impact the lives of millions of women and girls across the globe. As defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), the procedure encompasses all actions involving the partial or total removal of […]