{"id":7872,"date":"2022-03-28T23:35:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T23:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.iho-us.org\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T20:01:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:01:11","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/new.iho-us.org\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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International Health Organization (IHO)<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Support for Developing Countries<\/div>
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A Healthier Future<\/div>
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Health Equity<\/div>
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A leading international non-profit health organization, dedicated to advancing public health and improving the quality of healthcare worldwide. Our organization was established in response to the growing challenges facing health systems, driven by a deep belief that health is a fundamental human right\u2014regardless of geographic location or socio-economic status.\nWe operate under a comprehensive strategic vision grounded in innovation and sustainability. We design and implement integrated health initiatives and programs based on the latest scientific research and global best practices. We are committed to an evidence-based approach in all our interventions, ensuring effective and measurable impact in the communities we serve.
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Our Vision<\/h6>
To be the world\u2019s leading reference in enhancing quality of health and ensuring access to exceptional healthcare services for every individual worldwide.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our Mission<\/h6>
To deliver innovative and sustainable health solutions by strengthening health system capacities and advancing medical professionals in line with the latest scientific discoveries.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our Values<\/h6>
Transparency and absolute integrity, continuous innovation, global collaboration, and equality in health rights.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Ethics <\/span><\/span> and <\/span><\/span> Integrity <\/span><\/span> <\/h3><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our decisions are made through democratic and transparent processes with the participation of all member states.\n\n<\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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International Health Assembly<\/div>
The highest decision-making body, convening annually in Geneva and attended by delegations from all member states to determine policies and financial plans.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Regional Offices<\/div>
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Direct field presence in countries to support Ministries of Health in implementing programs and achieving universal health coverage.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Data Analysis<\/h5>
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Systems Design<\/h5>
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Transforming outcomes into actionable insights to continuously improve systems.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Systems vs. Services<\/h6>
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Strategy vs. Temporary Solutions<\/h6>
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