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Asked: 2021-10-25T00:32:37+05:30 In:

Tell us about Inclusion of Taiwan in WHO?

What is the Inclusion of Taiwan in WHO?

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      The leaders of United States (US)’s congressional foreign affairs committees have written to over 60 nations (Germany, Thailand, Canada, Britain, Saudi Arabia, and Australia) to garner their support towards the inclusion of Taiwan in the World Health Organisation (WHO).

      About:

      • The country is commonly known by the name “Taiwan” but officially it is called the Republic of China.
      • The island of Taiwan floats in the South China Sea, just over one hundred miles from the coast of mainland China.
      • Taiwan is not a member of the WHO, because most governments do not recognize it as an independent state.
      • India is among the 179 of the 193 member states of the UN that do not maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

      World Health Organization

      • The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
      • It was inaugurated following the second world war on 7 April 1948 – a date now celebrated as World Health Day.
      • Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the WHO has 194 member states.

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