World Health Organization publishes quality standards for the WHO Academy

17 October 2026

The World Health Organization published a technical document titled WHO Academy quality standards: leading lifelong learning for a healthier world on 14 October 2026. It runs to 24 pages, carries the WHO reference number B09490 and is issued under a Creative Commons CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO licence. It was prepared by the organisation's WHO Academy team. The document sets quality standards for the Academy's learning offerings, with each standard addressing a specific part of course design and delivery. The standards cover alignment with WHO values and evidence-based approaches, inclusive and accessible content, instructional design, and assessment and award mechanisms. The WHO Academy aims to promote lifelong learning among health professionals, policymakers and public health practitioners. The document describes the standards as a cornerstone of the WHO Academy's dedication to excellence in education, and says that together they take a holistic approach centred on the learner's experience while addressing global public health priorities.