For the purpose of ascertaining the facts related to the allegations of use of chemical weapons , gathering relevant data and undertaking the necessary analyses , the Secretary-General has requested the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( “ OPCW ” ) to put its resources at his disposal , including providing a team of experts to conduct fact-finding activities . The Secretary-General has also requested the World Health Organization ( “ WHO ” ) to provide technical support in assessing the public health , clinical and event-specific health aspects of the allegations that have been brought to his attention .