Which specialized UN agency is tasked with improving global health, coordinating responses to pandemics, and setting international health standards?
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Correct answer: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) coordinates international health efforts and leads responses to global health crises. It played a major role in the eradication of smallpox and the ongoing fight against diseases like malaria and COVID-19.
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