Which international health agency is sponsored by the United Nations?

• A. World Health Organization
• B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• C. National Institutes of Health
• D. American Red Cross

Answer: (A)

This item tests your knowledge of which organization operates as a United Nations–sponsored international health agency. The World Health Organization is the specialized agency within the UN dedicated to global health. It coordinates international health responses, sets guidelines and standards, and helps countries build health capacity to prevent and respond to health issues, including outbreaks. Being part of the UN system means it works across many countries and with other UN bodies to advance global health goals.

The other options aren’t UN-sponsored international health agencies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health are U.S. government agencies focused on health within the United States and national research, respectively. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, not a UN agency.