WHO - World Health Organization (Bhutan)

The World Health Organization was established in 1946 as one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations. Building on WHO’s mandate and its comparative advantage, six core functions have been defined for the Organization.
Providing leadership on matters critical to health and engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed;
Shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation, translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge;
Setting norms and standards, and promoting and monitoring their implementation;
Articulating ethical and evidence-based policy options;
Providing technical support, catalysing change, and building sustainable institutional capacity;
Monitoring the health situation and assessing health trends