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Describe the reasons for the formation of WHO.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) established in 1948, is a specialized agency of the United Nations Organization (UNO). The reasons for the formation of WHO are as follows:

  • Member countries of the UNO focused on the need for creating an international body to look after the health problems of people of the world.
  • The need for having an organization was felt in fields of research on the causes and cures of diseases.
  • These measures were attempted in order to provide better, faster results.
  • Most importantly, it aimed at proving to be beneficial for the poor and developing countries.

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