This commemorative 35 kopeck stamp was issued by the Soviet Union in 1988 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO). The design prominently features the WHO emblem – a world map encircled by laurel branches with the Rod of Asclepius, symbolizing medicine and global health. The text below highlights “40 лет ВОЗ” (40 years of WHO) in Cyrillic, marking the milestone of the organization established in 1948. A significant issue for collectors of United Nations, medical, and thematic health stamps, it reflects the USSR’s acknowledgment of international cooperation in public health. A fine philatelic piece tying Soviet postal history to global medical progress.