WHO GHO MCP Server for Claude Code 3 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add WHO GHO as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add who-gho --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About WHO GHO MCP Server
Connect your AI agent to the WHO Global Health Observatory — the authoritative source for health statistics from all 194 member states of the World Health Organization.
Claude Code registers WHO GHO as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 3 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where WHO GHO data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Indicator Search — Find among 2,200+ health indicators across topics: life expectancy, child mortality, HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, obesity, mental health, immunization, water quality, air pollution, and more
- Country-Level Data — Retrieve time-series data for any indicator filtered by country (ISO-3 codes), with sex disaggregation where available
- Country Health Profiles — Get instant health snapshots for any country with key metrics: life expectancy, healthy life expectancy, child mortality, obesity prevalence, and alcohol consumption
The WHO GHO MCP Server exposes 3 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect WHO GHO to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the WHO GHO MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using WHO GHO
Ask Claude: "Using WHO GHO, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the WHO GHO MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with WHO GHO through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using WHO GHO tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
WHO GHO + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the WHO GHO MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed WHO GHO tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query WHO GHO nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe WHO GHO outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query WHO GHO status endpoints and alert on anomalies
WHO GHO MCP Tools for Claude Code (3)
These 3 tools become available when you connect WHO GHO to Claude Code via MCP:
get_who_country_profile
Use ISO-3 country codes (BRA, USA, JPN, DEU, IND). Get a health snapshot for any country from WHO data
get_who_indicator_data
Returns values by year with sex disaggregation where available. Use search_who_indicators first to find codes. Get country-level data for a WHO health indicator
search_who_indicators
Returns indicator codes for further data retrieval. Search 2200+ global health indicators from the World Health Organization
Example Prompts for WHO GHO in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with WHO GHO immediately.
"What is the life expectancy in Japan and how does it compare globally?"
"Search for WHO indicators related to tuberculosis worldwide."
"Give me a complete health snapshot for Brazil."
Troubleshooting WHO GHO MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting WHO GHO to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
WHO GHO + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating WHO GHO MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect WHO GHO with your favorite client
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Connect WHO GHO to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 3 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.