WHO Collaborating Centres

Over 900 Institutions in 99 Countries supporting WHO Programmes.

The WHO collaborating centres are institutions such as research institutes, parts of universities or academies, which are designated by the Director-General to carry out activities in support of the Organization's programmes. Currently there are over 900 WHO collaborating centres in 99 Member States working with WHO on areas such as nursing, occupational health, communicable diseases, nutrition, mental health, chronic diseases and health technologies.

The concept of WHO Collaborating Centre
Definition, history, functions and management

Database
The official list and source of information of the WHO Collaborating Centres

Networks
Most WHO Collaborating Centres work together in networks to coordinate their activities, enhance their capacity and benefit from a global perspective.

Case studies
Examples of what the WHO Collaborating Centres do.

Figures and statistics
By country, region or subject.

Information for WHO Collaborating Centres
Administrative and legal information for existing WHO Collaborating Centres