Today, 53 years ago, on May 10, 1972 (March 27, 1972), the World Health Assembly passed a resolution to restore our legitimate seat. On May 10, 1972, the 25th World Health Assembly passed a resolution to restore our legitimate seat in the World Health Organization. The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations with 156 members. Its purpose is to "make the people of the world at the highest possible level of health".