# OpenWHO

> WHO's interactive platform for online health emergency response courses. (iPhone/iPad app by Hasso-Plattner-Institut.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwho/id1183923481 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hasso-Plattner-Institut](https://appshunter.io/developer/440210904)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.39/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2017-06-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwho/id1183923481/reviews.md

## What is OpenWHO?

OpenWHO is WHO's interactive knowledge-transfer platform offering online courses to improve the response to health emergencies. OpenWHO enables the Organization and its key partners to transfer life-saving knowledge to large numbers of frontline responders.

With OpenWHO, you have the flexibility to learn at your convenience. Watch the short video lectures and test your knowledge with self-tests when and where you like. The course forum and the collaboration space allow you to get in touch with other participants and experts around the world.

Designed primarily for health care workers, frontline responders, and decision-makers, the app is also a source of information for those affected by disease outbreaks and health emergencies, or for those with a general interest in WHO's work in health emergencies.

It features 6 channels:
- The 'Outbreak' channel addresses the management of infectious diseases and provides life-saving, scientific information.
- The 'Ready for Response' channel helps prepare personnel who are training for deployment to work in disease outbreaks and health emergencies.
- The 'Get Social' channel focuses on social science-based interventions and helps to communicate with affected communities.
- The 'Preparing for Pandemics' channel brings together courses on various aspects of preparedness, including surveillance, public health measures and risk communication during a pandemic.
- The 'COVID-19' channel provides learning resources in WHO's 6 official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) for health professionals, decision-makers and the public for the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
- The 'COVID-19 National Languages' channel provides the same learning resources as the COVID-19 channel but in national languages, such as Indonesian, Japanese and Portuguese.

OpenWHO courses are available in many languages, including WHO's 6 official languages.

This app is developed in cooperation between the Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The learning content is provided exclusively by the WHO.

Download the app now, and join the OpenWHO community.

## Key features

- Interactive online courses
- Video lectures
- Self-tests
- Course forums
- Collaboration spaces
- Multiple language support
- Specialized channels

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openwho/id1183923481/reviews.md

### 1/5 — I can’t log in

*2022-10-04, version 2.14.0*

Something wrong with app, I can’t login, although i can login on browsers

### 2/5 — App stops working

*2020-03-26, version 2.9.1*

I enrolled myself in a course through the browser but after I downloaded the app, I can’t get into the course. Every time I click on the course, the app shuts down and I am back on my home screen. 

My course is “ Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)”

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot for your feedback! We were able to track down the root of the app crash and have just released version 2.9.2 which fixes this and other issues. Please check out this update to the app. If your problem still persists, please contact us via the helpdesk function in the app or on the website.

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2020-03-18, version 2.9.0*

This app is EXACTLY what I’ve been looking for. Complete knowledge at the palm of your hands. This is a POWERFUL TOOL 
DOWNLOAD RIGHT NOW

## Frequently asked questions about OpenWHO

### What is OpenWHO?

OpenWHO is WHO's interactive knowledge-transfer platform offering online courses to improve the response to health emergencies. It enables the transfer of life-saving knowledge to frontline responders.

### Who is OpenWHO designed for?

OpenWHO is primarily designed for healthcare workers, frontline responders, and decision-makers. It is also a source of information for those affected by disease outbreaks or with a general interest in WHO's work.

### How does OpenWHO facilitate learning?

OpenWHO allows users to learn at their convenience by watching short video lectures and testing their knowledge with self-tests. It also features a course forum and collaboration space for interaction with others.

### What kind of courses are available on OpenWHO?

OpenWHO offers courses across various channels, including infectious disease management, preparedness for disease outbreaks, social science-based interventions, pandemic preparedness, and specific COVID-19 resources.

### In what languages are OpenWHO courses available?

OpenWHO courses are available in many languages, including WHO's 6 official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish), as well as national languages for specific channels.

### What is the age rating for OpenWHO?

OpenWHO has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for adult learners and professionals.

### On which devices can I use OpenWHO?

OpenWHO is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for users on the Apple ecosystem.

### How often is OpenWHO updated?

The latest version of OpenWHO is 2.15.4, and it was last updated on January 23, 2024, indicating regular maintenance and updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.15.4 — 2024-01-23

• Minor improvements and bug fixes

Also in version 2.15:
• Support of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

### 2.15.3 — 2024-01-23

• Minor improvements and bug fixes

Also in version 2.15:
• Support of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

### 2.15.2 — 2024-01-04

• Minor improvements and bug fixes

Also in version 2.15:
• Support of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

### 2.15.1 — 2023-12-14

• Minor improvements and bug fixes

Also in version 2.15:
• Support of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17

### 2.15.0 — 2023-09-21

• Support of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17
• Minor improvements and bug fixes

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