How to Use the WHO Athena API MCP in Claude

Q: How do I check the service status using WHO Athena API with Claude Desktop?

You use the checkapistatus tool. Your AI client calls this first to confirm the MCP Server is operational. It gives you a quick confirmation that the WHO GHO Athena service is up and running.

Q: Can I list all available indicators using WHO Athena API with Claude Desktop?

Yep, run listhealthindicators. This tool pulls every single health metric recorded in the WHO database. It's your master checklist for what you can analyze.

Q: What data dimensions does the MCP Server support with WHO Athena API with Claude Desktop?

You use listhealthdimensions to see all supported observation dimensions. This includes things like specific countries, years, or regions that can be added to your query.

Q: How do I get specific trend data using WHO Athena API with Claude Desktop?

You use gethealthindicatordata. You supply a specific indicator code and the dimensions (like year ranges) you want to examine. The agent then returns the raw data points for your analysis.

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Check API status with the MCP Server

Need to know if the WHO GHO Athena service is running? Use `check_api_status` first. It gives you an immediate pass/fail report, so your agent doesn't waste time hitting a dead endpoint. This quick check lets you confirm reliability before writing any complex queries. You'll know instantly if the MCP Server is ready to go.

Discover available metrics and dimensions

Before fetching data, you gotta scope it. Run `list_health_indicators` to see every single metric in the WHO database. Then use `list_health_dimensions` to map out what observations are possible—like countries or specific years. This gives your AI client a complete map of the dataset. You won't miss any angles when building an analysis.

Fetch specific health indicator data

The core function is `get_health_indicator_data`. Just give it a code and dimensions, and your agent pulls the exact global health stats you need. It brings back structured data points for any given time period. You can immediately feed this fresh data into your chat to write summaries or build reports without leaving Claude Desktop.

Setup guide

Set up WHO Athena API MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The WHO Athena API MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the WHO Athena API MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under who-athena-api-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "who-athena-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about WHO Athena API MCP in Claude Desktop

You use the `check_api_status` tool. Your AI client calls this first to confirm the MCP Server is operational. It gives you a quick confirmation that the WHO GHO Athena service is up and running.

Yep, run `list_health_indicators`. This tool pulls every single health metric recorded in the WHO database. It's your master checklist for what you can analyze.

You use `list_health_dimensions` to see all supported observation dimensions. This includes things like specific countries, years, or regions that can be added to your query.

This server touches global health indicator data. The tools allow you to pull aggregated metrics and trends from the WHO database, not individual patient records. It's focused on public domain statistics.

You use `get_health_indicator_data`. You supply a specific indicator code and the dimensions (like year ranges) you want to examine. The agent then returns the raw data points for your analysis.

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