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What do the following abbreviations stand for?

(a) WHO (b) UNO

(a) WHO is World Health Organization.


 


The World Health Organization (WHO) is one of the systematic agencies of the United Nations that is concerned with international health. It was founded on the 7 of April 1948. It has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The WHO is also a member of the United Nations Development Group.


 


(b) UNO is United Nations Organization.


 


The United Nations Organization is an international organization that was established in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries and is aiming to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations and promotes social progress, better living standards, and human rights.


 

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