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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

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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

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