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Question
Name the specialized agency of the UN?
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Solution
World Health Organization (WHO) is the largest specialized agency of the UN. WHO is the directing and coordinating authority of health within the United Nations System. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda setting norms and standards, providing technical support to countries, and monitoring and assessing health trends.
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