Global Health Council
international organization
Also known as: National Council of International Health
Global Health Council, global nonprofit alliance devoted to improving health around the world. It comprises corporations, foundations, government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and universities. The National Council of International Health was created in 1972 and was renamed the Global Health Council in 1998. The group has offices in Washington, D.C., and White River Junction, Vt. The work of the Global Health Council addresses the key issues of children’s health, health systems, HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, women’s health,...