The highest organization that governs all health departments worldwide is the World Health Organization (WHO). It is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health, coordinating global health efforts, setting international health standards, and responding to health emergencies
. The WHO is governed by the World Health Assembly (WHA), which is its supreme decision-making body composed of representatives from its 194 member states. The WHA elects the Executive Board, made up of 34 health experts from member states, which oversees the implementation of WHO's work and advises the Director-General. The Director-General leads the WHO and provides overall leadership and direction
. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the WHO operates globally through six regional offices and over 150 country offices. Its mission is to achieve the highest possible level of health for all people worldwide by promoting health, controlling diseases, and coordinating international health efforts
. In summary, the World Health Organization is the highest global health authority that governs and coordinates health departments and public health policies worldwide.
