Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): International Agencies

International agencies in healthcare are organizations that work to improve health and healthcare on a global scale. They typically focus on specific health issues, such as infectious diseases, maternal and child health, or non-communicable diseases.

Examples of international agencies in healthcare include:

World Health Organization (WHO): The WHO is the leading global health organization, and works to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable. It provides leadership on global health issues, shapes the health research agenda, sets norms and standards, and provides technical support to countries.

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF): UNICEF is an agency of the United Nations that works to improve the health and well-being of children around the world. It focuses on maternal and child health, nutrition, and the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria: The Global Fund is a partnership organization that aims to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. It supports countries in their fight against the diseases by providing funding for programs, and by working with other partners to scale up interventions.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): IAEA is an international organization that promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and works to ensure that nuclear power is used safely, securely and sustainably. It also provides technical assistance and support to Member States to help them use nuclear technologies in the fields of health, agriculture and industry.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide. It works to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity, especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies.

These agencies play a crucial role in healthcare by providing funding, technical assistance, and support to countries, especially developing countries, in their efforts to improve health and healthcare. They also conduct research, develop guidelines and standards, and advocate for global health policies and initiatives.