is an international nonprofit 501(c)(3), nonpolitical, nonsectarian consortium of health professionals and other individuals who volunteer their expertise towards special United Nations goals regarding health and health care Our Work
Design, sponsor, implement and record educational programs and workshops given at the UN in response to global concerns as advocated by United Nations entities and/o
r its related agencies and community
Network with representatives of diplomatic missions to the UN to increase awareness of key health concerns
Facilitate dynamic partnerships with the UN and other health organizations addressing health issues
Attend programs of other nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the Department of Public Information (DPI) and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations
Goals
To provide a forum for the discussion of health issues at the UN
To raise public awareness about health as a priority and a human right
To improve the delivery of health care with respect to overall physical, mental, social and emotional health benefits
Work on cutting-edge issues for the benefit of women, men and children everywhere
Contribute to ongoing timely activity and events of the UN
Networking
Collaborate with other related organizations
Receive invitations to attend exclusive program events at the UN headquarters
Foster greater participation of health care professionals on global health issues
Membership card/certificate (by request)
Past Programs
Gender Inequities in Health Care
Potable Water and Health
Maternal Morbidity and Mortality
Health and Poverty
Patient Safety
Patient-Centered Health Care
Human Resources for Health Care
Trends & Issues in Health Care
Climate Change and Health
Health of Caregivers
