About WHO in the Philippines
World Health Organization in the Philippines
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on 7 April 1948 as the directing and coordinating authority in global public health within the United Nations system. Working at three levels in the Organization (global, regional and country), more than 7000 WHO staff worldwide collaborate with the governments of 194 Member States and other partners to achieve the WHO founding vision of the attainment of the highest possible level of health by all people.
The Western Pacific RegionThe WHO Western Pacific Region is home to more than one quarter of the world’s population, stretching over more than one third of the distance around the globe. In all, more than 600 WHO staff work in 15 country offices and the Regional Office in Manila, Philippines, to support Member States in achieving better health outcomes for the Region’s nearly 1.9 billion people in 37 countries and areas.
WHO presence in the PhilippinesIn recent years, the Philippines has undergone astounding economic and social development, recording the greatest growth among emerging Asian economies in 2016. Rapid economic growth and strong country capacity have contributed to Filipinos living longer and healthier. However—despite substantial progress—achievements in health have not been uniform, and challenges remain. The Philippines–WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2017–2022 sets out how WHO will work with the Philippines over the next six years to realize the vision of the Philippine Health Agenda 2016–2022 as a stepping stone towards the health-related Sustainable Development Goals.
WHO History
The Philippines, one of the WHO founders, joined WHO on 9 July 1948.
On 1 June 1951, the Philippine Government and the World Health Organization signed a Host Agreement for the establishment of the Regional Office in Manila.
The WHO Representative Office for the Philippines was established in Manila in January 1973.
Country Data
Contact WHO
WHO Representative to the Philippines:
Dr Rui Paulo de Jesus
Office address:
Ground Floor, Building 3, Department of Health, San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, Manila
Postal address:
P.O. Box 2932 Manila
Telephone number:
(632) 8528-9762
Fax number:
(632) 5310-6550
Office hours:
08.00 - 12.00 13.00 - 17.00 (Monday to Friday)
Email:
wpphlwr@who.int
Ministry of Health
Department of Health
Address:
San Lazaro Compound, Tayuman, Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines 1003
Telephone number:
(632) 8743-8301
Fax number:
(632) 8743-1829
Email:
info@doh.gov.ph
https://doh.gov.ph