Bring Health Statistics
to Claude Code
Create your Vinkius account to connect WHO GHO to Claude Code and start using all 3 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the 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.
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
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Start querying global health data immediately — no API key required
Who is this for?
- Public Health Professionals — monitor epidemiological trends and compare health outcomes across countries to inform policy decisions
- Global Health Researchers — retrieve standardized health statistics for academic studies and meta-analyses
- International Development Agencies — track progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with official WHO indicators
Built-in capabilities (3)
Use ISO-3 country codes (BRA, USA, JPN, DEU, IND). Get a health snapshot for any country from WHO 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
Returns indicator codes for further data retrieval. Search 2200+ global health indicators from the World Health Organization
Why Claude Code?
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.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters 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
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using WHO GHO tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
WHO GHO in Claude Code
Why run WHO GHO with Vinkius?
The WHO GHO connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 3 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect WHO GHO using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
WHO GHO and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect WHO GHO to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
WHO GHO for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and WHO GHO is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
What health topics and indicators does the WHO GHO cover?
The GHO covers 2,200+ indicators across 40+ themes: life expectancy, child and maternal mortality, infectious diseases (HIV, TB, Malaria, COVID-19), non-communicable diseases (cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular), mental health, immunization coverage, nutrition, water/sanitation, air quality, road safety, tobacco use, and the full Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) monitoring framework.
Is the WHO GHO API free and does it require authentication?
Yes, the GHO OData API is completely free and open without any authentication. The data is published by the World Health Organization as a public good. There are no API keys, no registration, and no rate limits for reasonable usage. The data is updated regularly with the latest country reports.
Which countries are covered and what country codes should I use?
All 194 WHO member states plus territories are covered. Use ISO-3 country codes: BRA (Brazil), USA (United States), GBR (United Kingdom), JPN (Japan), DEU (Germany), IND (India), CHN (China), FRA (France), AUS (Australia), ZAF (South Africa), etc. Data availability varies by indicator and country reporting.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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