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World Health Organization

International organization

Structure and appointment

Established by a Constitution that entered into force in 1948. The World Health Assembly, composed of delegates representing Members, is the supreme decision-making body, and an Executive Board gives effect to its decisions and policies.

Source: statute / agency record

Where to read more

Official sitehttps://www.who.int
founding_documenthttps://www.who.int/about/governance/constitution

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