The World Health Organization (WHO) was originally formed to:
1. Direct and coordinate health initiatives among member states of the United Nations.
2. Develop strategies to limit the economic effects of global health crises.
3. Develop campaigns against specific diseases such as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the HIV virus.
By collaborating with member states and international partners, WHO aims to address health issues at a global level, promote health equity, and provide leadership on matters critical to health. Additionally, WHO conducts research, sets norms and standards, provides technical support, and monitors health trends to fulfill its mandate of ensuring the highest attainable level of health for all people.