Leading lifelong learning for a healthier world
"The WHO Academy is an investment in health, education, knowledge and technology,
but ultimately it’s an investment in people, and in a healthier, safer, fairer future."
- Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO
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Putting health guidance into practice
It is estimated that by 2030, there will be nearly 350 million people working to improve public health globally. The swift pace of scientific discovery and technology advancement will require the health workforce to stay abreast of the latest evidence-based health guidelines and to feel confident putting them into practice.
The WHO Academy is working with Member States to create a unifying learning ecosystem that facilitates access to WHO and partner courses for the global health learning community.
Courses developed by the Academy and our partners adhere to rigorous quality standards. These standards incorporate WHO’s commitment to evidence-based content, as well as best practices and innovations in teaching and learning.
The Lyon campus
The WHO Academy’s state-of-the-art campus in Lyon offers people-centered spaces designed for collaborative learning, educational research and innovation. It features bespoke distance learning classrooms and a high-fidelity health simulation centre.