This year marks the 60th anniversary of WHO. This special occasion presents WHO with an opportunity to celebrate achievements in global public health over the last 60 years, demonstrate the impact of WHO's work and address challenges for the future.

WHO's 60th anniversary celebrations (WHO60) consists of a variety of activities and events that will continue to unfold throughout the year, covering a range of public health issues and particularly emphasizing issues linked to WHO's six-point agenda.

WHO60 activities:

• WHO60 guidebook
• International photo exhibit
• Global snapshot of public health
• World Health Day 2008
• Historical podcast
• Faces and wishes for the future of global health
• Global Health Histories seminars
• How public health changed the world: 60 years of WHO
• Getting the message across: 60 years of public health campaigns
• A history of WHO
• Public health classics
• Third 10 years of WHO
• World Health Report 2008 on primary health care
• Memorabilia and souvenirs

WHO 60th anniversary - WHO Geneva

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