"The WHO" is a common term used to refer to the World Health Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for leading international efforts to improve global health. While "the WHO" is the most commonly used term, there are other synonyms that can be used interchangeably. Some of these synonyms include "World Health Org", "WHO", and "OMS" (Organización Mundial de la Salud in its Spanish acronym). Regardless of the term used, all of them refer to the same organization that is instrumental in improving health outcomes globally through their work in research, disease prevention, and health education.