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World Service,06 Jul 2000,24 mins

The Work Of The World Health Organisation

Health Matters

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An exploration into the work of the World Health Organization (WHO). The Geneva-based United Nations agency is charged with attaining the highest level of health for everyone in the world, on the budget of a medium sized western hospital. Its successes include the eradication of smallpox with polio set to follow. But there is a long way to go yet.

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