OpenWHO
openwho.org
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- OpenWHO is WHO’s learning resource hub for health emergencies, covering topics from infectious diseases to emergency management.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Support
- The FAQ lists [email protected] and [email protected] as support contacts.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Headquarters
- Geneva, SwitzerlandRead 28 Sep 2026 · openwho.org
- Founded
- 2017Read 28 Sep 2026 · openwho.org
- Access
- Resources are freely accessible without registration or sign-in, and the site is open to anyone.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Certificates
- OpenWHO no longer provides certificates, and verification of certificates earned previously is not possible through the new site.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Downloads
- Some videos can be downloaded depending on permissions set by the content creator; otherwise, they can be streamed online.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Guidance
- Its learning materials are grounded in WHO scientific and operational guidance.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Intended audience
- The redesigned site aims to serve frontline responders, health workers, policy-makers and the public.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Languages
- Some resources are available in additional languages, while only some site content is translated.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Low bandwidth
- Learning materials are presented in formats optimized for low bandwidth and designed to be adapted, contextualized and translated.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Maker and launch
- The World Health Organization launched OpenWHO in 2017 as an open source of public health knowledge for emergencies.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Materials
- The hub provides videos, slides, handouts, PDFs and other capacity-building materials.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Mobile
- The site is mobile-friendly and accessible from most smartphones and tablets.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Progress tracking
- OpenWHO no longer tracks individual learner progress.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
- Search
- Learners can search for videos and resources or browse content by learning topic.Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
Plans and prices
OpenWHO learning resources Free Free access without registration or sign-in · no certificates · some videos may not be downloadable Read 9 Oct 2026 · openwho.org
Where Specifiction places it
- MOOC Platforms#43 of 677.7