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Information about International Medicine and Education

World Health Organization (WHO)
“The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. It was established on 7 April 1948.”

Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO)
“Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian voluntary organization headquartered in the United States. HVO is dedicated to improving the availability and quality of health care in developing countries through training and education.”

UNICEF
“UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.”

Global Health Education Consortium (GHEC)
“GHEC is a consortium of faculty and health care educators dedicated to global health education in North American health professions schools and residency programs.”