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Does the WHO have real power?

The World Health Organisation provides global health leadership, setting standards and offering policy advice. While its guidelines, like those on child obesity drugs, aren't legally enforceable, member states typically integrate them into national health policies. This ensures a consistent global approach to public health challenges.

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