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The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Founded on April 7, 1948, its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland. The WHO’s mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable by addressing health emergencies, combating diseases, and advocating for better health outcomes globally. Key programs include eradicating polio, battling HIV/AIDS, and controlling COVID-19. The current Director-General is Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who has been in office since 2017.

The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, consisting of 193 member states, aimed at promoting global peace, security, and cooperation. It has six main organs, including the Security Council, which has five permanent members with veto power: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The current Secretary-General, António Guterres, has been serving since January 1, 2017. The UN also focuses on sustainable development, human rights, and humanitarian aid through specialized agencies like UNICEF and WHO.