Government Resources

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is a continental autonomous health agency of the African Union established to support public health initiatives of Member States and strengthen the capacity of their public health institutions to detect, prevent, control and respond quickly and effectively to disease threats. Visit this website to track disease outbreaks and for reports and publications regarding various diseases.

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is Canada's federal funding agency for health research. Composed of 13 Institutes, they collaborate with partners and researchers to support the discoveries and innovations that improve health and strengthen their health care system. Visit the site for research publications on a variety of health topics.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is a public health agency of the European Union (EU), operational since 2005. ECDC’s ambition is to protect over 500 million people from infectious diseases that are mainly caused by parasites and germs (such as viruses, bacteria and fungi). Visit the site for information and reports on a variety of health topics. The site also has updates regarding outbreaks.

UNAIDS generates strategic information and analysis that increases the understanding of the state of the AIDS epidemic and progress made at the local, national, regional and global levels. It leads the world’s most extensive data collection on HIV epidemiology, programme coverage and finance and publishes the most authoritative and up-to-date information on the HIV epidemic—vital for an effective AIDS response. UNAIDS produces data for impact—no major report, speech or policy initiative on HIV has been launched or made without referring to data collected and released by UNAIDS.

This is a listing of all of the ministries or departments of health throughout the world.

The National Health Service (NHS) is the term for the publicly funded healthcare system of the United Kingdom. Visit the website to learn about a variety of health conditions and medicines.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the national health technology assessment body of England. It is responsible for assessing the cost-effectiveness of medicines and making them available to the public. Visit the site for guidance on a variety of conditions and diseases.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health. Visit the site for a variety of health data and publications.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is part of the federal health portfolio. Their activities focus on protecting against threats to public health, preventing and reducing diseases and injury, and promoting health, well-being and equity. Visit the website for information on disease outbreaks or possible health risks.

Women’s sexual and reproductive health is related to multiple human rights, including the right to life, the right to be free from torture, the right to health, the right to privacy, the right to education, and the prohibition of discrimination. The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) and the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) have both clearly indicated that women’s right to health includes their sexual and reproductive health. Visit this website to find UN reports related to sexual and reproductive health rights.

The United Nations Children's Fund is an agency of the United Nations responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. They provide a variety of data on climate change, health, education, gender equality, nutrition, poverty, mortality, and sanitation for countries throughout the world.

WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage. They direct and coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies. And they promote healthier lives – from pregnancy care through old age. Visit the website for a data, reports, and publications on a variety of health topics.

The American Academy of Family Physicians is the national association of family doctors. It is one of the largest national medical organizations, with 130,000 members in 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam, as well as internationally. Visit the site for information on a variety of health topics.

The AAP is dedicated to the health of all children and the pediatric professionals who care for them. Visit the site for vaccination information and more.

Founded in 1951, ACOG is the premier professional membership organization for obstetrician–gynecologists. Visit the website for information on a variety of health topics such as abortion, breastfeeding, menopause, and more.

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and only national association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders. Visit the site for regular updates regarding influenza or other illness outbreaks in the United States.

APA is the leading psychiatric organization in the world. Find reliable information regarding a variety of mental health disorders.

The American Public Health Association was founded in 1872 and is dedicated to improving the health of all U.S. residents. Access the website for a variety of publications and reports regarding public health.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1953, is the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world. Visit the site for a variety of research and reports regarding allergies and asthma.

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA), which now works with tens of thousands of physicians and learners from coast to coast to coast to advance better health care for providers and patients. Visit the website for a variety of health reports and policy recommendations.

The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global human rights organization of attorneys and advocates working to ensure reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights for the dignity, equality, health, and well-being of every person. Visit the site for a variety of resources and research regarding reproductive health and rights worldwide.

The American Academy of Family Physicians supports familydoctor.org. It provides reliable information regarding diseases and conditions as well as preventive medicine.

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Digital Library at Georgetown University provides access to current evidence to support State Title V programs, community agencies, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and families. The library also provides access to seminal and historic materials from federal, state, and local programs. The overarching goal of the library is to serve the MCH community with accurate, reliable, and timely information and resources.

Mayo Clinic is the largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice in the world. Visit their Patient Care and Health Information website for recent research and current health news.

First published in 1899 as a small reference book for physicians and pharmacists, the Manual grew in size and scope to become one of the most widely used comprehensive medical resources for professionals and consumers. This manual is provided online, free of charge, and explains disorders, who is likely to get them, their symptoms, how they're diagnosed, how they might be prevented, and how they can be treated; also provides information about prognosis.

First published in 1899 as a small reference book for physicians and pharmacists, the Manual grew in size and scope to become one of the most widely used comprehensive medical resources for professionals and consumers. This manual is provided online and is free of charge. Research medical topics, drug information, and more in this authoritative medical reference manual.

National Center on Deaf-Blindness works with state deafblind projects and other partners to improve educational results and quality of life for children who are deafblind and their families.

The O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law is housed at Georgetown University Law Center and responds to the need for innovative solutions to the most pressing global health concerns. Visit the website to access a variety of health-related and human rights research and publications.

OncoLink® was the first cancer information website on the Internet, started in 1994, and remains one of the largest. This award-winning site is maintained by a group of oncology healthcare professionals who understand the needs of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. OncoLink® content is continually updated and ranges from treatment and disease information for a newly diagnosed patient, support through the side effects of treatment, and into survivorship.

RAND is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that works to improve policy and decision making. Visit the site for reports and data on a variety of topics including climate change, public health, and more.

Reproductive Freedom for All organizes and mobilizes our 4 million members to fight for access to abortion, birth control, paid parental leave, and protections from pregnancy discrimination. Visit the site for a variety of information on reproductive rights.