Inter-Governmental Organizations

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1   Link   W.H.O. - World Health Organization
The World Health Organization was established post World War II. Its constitution came into force on 7 April 1948 (celebrated as the World Health Day). “It is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.” 		113
2   Link   U.N.I.C.E.F. - United Nations Children's Fund
The United Nations Children’s Fund, originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, was established on 11 December 1946. Its initial agenda was to meet the food, clothing and health needs of children in post-war Europe. Over the years, its agenda has broadened to support the rights of children all over the world and its focus has shifted from health to additional areas like education. Immunization has been one of its thrust areas. 		106
3   Link   WHO: Africa
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4   Link   WHO: Region of the Americas
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5   Link   PAHO Immunization Newsletter
The Immunization Newsletter is published every two months, in Spanish, English and French by the Immunization Unit of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO). Its purpose is to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information concerning immunization programs in the Region, in order to promote greater knowledge of the problems faced and their possible solutions. 		115
6   Link   WHO: Western Pacific
The Western Pacific Regional Office, located in Manila, the Philippines, represents WHO in the Asia Pacific. It acts as the health conscience of the Region and operates semi-autonomously with our own regional budget. 		89
7   Link   New and Under-utilized Vaccines Implementation
This website is divided into strategies related to introducing new vaccines and includes key resources and tools. 		38

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