National and International Health Agencies

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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
HEALTH AGENCIES
Presented by:
Harsh Rastogi
PhD Scholar
AEC, PGIMER, Chandigarh
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AGENCIES

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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
AGENCIES
Health agencies at both national and international levels are crucial for promoting,
protecting, and restoring public health.
They strive to achieve better health
outcomes through:
•Organized efforts
•Strategic planning
•Effective healthcare delivery
•Disease prevention
•Community mobilization
Their coordinated actions have a direct
impact on:
•Strengthening health systems
•Enhancing emergency response
•Advancing sustainable development

IMPORTANCE OF
HEALTH
AGENCIES
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Health agencies are essential pillars of public
health systems.
They strengthen health infrastructure and
improve service delivery.
They conduct critical research and support
emergency preparedness and disaster
response.
They advocate for equitable access to
healthcare.
Their efforts ensure that health advancements
reach vulnerable and marginalized populations.

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INTRODUCTION TO NATIONAL HEALTH AGENCIES
National health agencies are structured organizations functioning within a
country’s legal and administrative framework.
They secure funding through:
•Memberships
•Government support
•Private donations
•These agencies are staffed by both
professionals and volunteers.
Their key focus areas include:
•Health promotion
•Disease prevention
•Healthcare education
•Policy advocacy
•Emergency response within the nation

PURPOSE OF HEALTH
CARE AGENCIES (PART 1)
The primary purposes of
healthcare agencies include:
 Delivering promotive and preventive
health services
 Providing curative medical care
 Supporting population control efforts
 Enhancing nutritional standards
among populations
 Improving sanitation and hygiene
practices to create healthier
environments

PURPOSE OF HEALTH CARE AGENCIES (PART 2)
• Developing a skilled health workforce
• Ensuring the availability of safe drinking water and
nutritious food
• Enhancing literacy rates, which correlate with
improved health behaviours
• Alleviating poverty through health-driven socio-
economic interventions
Healthcare agencies play a vital role in:
These efforts contribute significantly to
broader sustainable development goals.

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CATEGORIES OF HEALTH CARE AGENCIES
National Agencies
Focus on addressing health issues within a
specific country.
International Agencies
Work across borders, promoting health
globally, managing epidemics,
conducting research, and assisting
countries in achieving international health
targets.

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NATIONAL HEALTH CARE AGENCIES

INDIAN RED CROSS
SOCIETY (IRCS) -
OVERVIEW
The Indian Red Cross Society was established in
1920 under the Indian Red Cross Society Act
and Parliament Act XV of 1920.
It is headquartered in New Delhi and has over
655 branches across the country.
Its primary objectives are to:
 Promote health
 Prevent disease
 Mitigate human suffering
 The society operates without any
discrimination.

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INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY (IRCS) - KEY
ACTIVITIES
The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS)
provides disaster relief during floods,
earthquakes, and epidemics.
It supplies essential items such as:
•Medicines
•Nutritional supplements
•Vitamins
to health centres and orphanages.
IRCS maintains a vast network of blood
banks.
It offers medical services to:
 Maternal and child welfare programs
 Defence forces

INDIAN COUNCIL FOR
CHILD WELFARE (ICCW) -
INTRODUCTION
The Indian Council for Child Welfare was
founded in 1952 and is headquartered in New
Delhi.
It operates under the leadership of Smt. Rita
Singh.
The council focuses on improving the welfare of:
• Destitute children
• Normal children
• Differently-abled children
It provides care, education, and opportunities for
holistic development.

INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CHILD
WELFARE (ICCW) -
OBJECTIVES
The Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW)
supports destitute and differently-abled children
by integrating them with normal children.
It aims to instil values of empathy, caring, and
sharing among children.
Its core objectives include:
• Enhancing the overall development of children
• Building self-confidence
• Empowering children to become active
contributors to society

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INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CHILD WELFARE (ICCW) -
ACTIVITIES
The council organizes:
•National integration camps
•Adventure camps
•It advocates for children’s rights.
•It runs rehabilitation programs for
abandoned children.
Special initiatives focus on:
• Welfare of the girl child
• Training of child-care workers
• Providing daycare services for differently-
abled children

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FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (FPAI)
- INTRODUCTION
The Family Planning Association of India
(FPAI) was established in 1949 by Avabai
Wadia.
It is headquartered in Mumbai.
FPAI operates across 18 states in India.
It promotes sexual and reproductive
health rights.
Its approach combines:
•Service delivery
•Education
•Advocacy
•Community engagement
•FPAI focuses on promoting safe
reproductive choices and improving
public health outcomes.

FAMILY PLANNING
ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
(FPAI) - FOCUS AREAS
FPAI promotes reproductive
health by providing access to:
• Family planning services
• Legal and safe abortion services
• Prevention and management of
sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Youth education programs
• Gender equality initiatives
It aims to:
• Reduce maternal mortality
• Empower women and young people

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FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (FPAI)
- SERVICES
FPAI offers a range of services, including:
•Gynaecological consultations
•Support for survivors of gender-based
violence
•Laboratory testing
•Contraceptive distribution
•Pregnancy counselling
•Comprehensive HIV testing and
treatment services
These services are delivered through:
•Community outreach
•Clinics
•Partnerships with other healthcare
providers

FAMILY PLANNING
ASSOCIATION OF INDIA
(FPAI) - SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Key programs under FPAI include:
• Small Family by Choice initiative
• Sexuality education programs for youth
• Girl Child Protection Project
• Disha Centres promoting healthy lifestyles
among adolescents
• Movement Youth-to-Youth programs
fostering peer-led reproductive health
education

TUBERCULOSIS
ASSOCIATION
OF INDIA (TAI) -
INTRODUCTION
•The Tuberculosis Association of India was founded in 1939 and
is headquartered in New Delhi.
•It is a pioneer voluntary organization dedicated to tuberculosis
(TB) control.
•It complements governmental efforts by:
• Offering diagnostic services
• Conducting research
• Training health workers
• Raising public awareness about tuberculosis prevention and treatment

TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION
OF INDIA (TAI) - ACTIVITIES
•The Tuberculosis Association of India (TAI) operates
the New Delhi TB Centre for diagnosis and
treatment.
•It organizes annual Seal Campaigns for fundraising.
•It offers training programs for medical professionals.
•It conducts awareness campaigns to:
• De-stigmatize tuberculosis (TB)
• Encourage early diagnosis and treatment adherence

HINDU KUSHT NIVARAN
SANGH (HKNS) -
INTRODUCTION
The Hindu Kusht Nivaran Sangh (HKNS)
was originally founded as BELRA in 1925
and renamed in 1950.
It is headquartered in Delhi.
HKNS is dedicated to combating leprosy
through:
• Research initiatives
• Treatment programs
• Public education campaigns
• Training of healthcare professionals
specializing in leprosy care

HINDU KUSHT NIVARAN SANGH (HKNS) -
ACTIVITIES
HKNS provides training courses for
physiotherapy technicians.
It conducts field investigations and
engages in research on leprosy.
It distributes awareness seals to fundraise
and support programs for leprosy-
affected individuals.
HKNS works to:
• Eliminate stigma associated with leprosy
• Promote early detection and treatment

BLIND ASSOCIATION OF
INDIA - INTRODUCTION
The Blind Association of India was established in
1946 by Mr. S.M.A. Jinnah.
It is headquartered in New Delhi.
The association works to promote unity among
blind individuals.
Its efforts focus on:
• Education
• Vocational training
• Rehabilitation services
• Advocacy for the rights of blind individuals

BLIND ASSOCIATION OF
INDIA - SERVICES
The Blind Association of India provides free
education for blind individuals.
It organizes vocational training programs to
improve their employability.
It conducts ophthalmic camps for early
intervention.
It advocates for the rights of blind
individuals.
The association collaborates with institutions
and NGOs to promote the social and
economic inclusion of blind individuals.

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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CARE
AGENCIES

WORLD HEALTH
ORGANIZATION (WHO) -
INTRODUCTION
The World Health Organization (WHO) was
established on 7th April 1948.
It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
WHO serves as the leading authority for
international health within the United Nations
system.
Its key roles include:
• Setting global health standards
• Coordinating international health responses
• Promoting the attainment of the highest possible
level of health for all people.

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
(WHO) - STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
WHO’s objectives include:
• Promoting comprehensive
physical, mental, and social well-
being
• Eliminating health disparities
• Advancing global peace and
security through health initiatives
• Ensuring equitable access to
medical knowledge
• Strengthening national health
systems to provide universal
health coverage

WORLD HEALTH
ORGANIZATION (WHO) -
KEY FUNCTIONS
The functions of WHO include:
• Prevention and control of communicable
diseases
• Fostering biomedical research
• Promoting environmental health
• Advancing family health
• Disseminating health information
• Compiling global health statistics
• Cooperating with other international
organizations to strengthen global health
governance

UNITED NATIONS POPULATION
FUND (UNFPA) - INTRODUCTION
The United Nations Population
Fund (UNFPA) was established
in 1969.
It is headquartered in New
York.
UNFPA advocates for
reproductive health rights.
Its mission is to ensure:
• Every pregnancy is wanted
• Every childbirth is safe
• Every young person’s potential is
fulfilled through targeted
interventions

UNITED NATIONS
POPULATION FUND
(UNFPA) - SERVICES
UNFPA provides family planning services.
It trains healthcare workers in emergency
obstetric care.
It supplies clean birthing kits.
It supports maternal health initiatives.
It educates adolescents on sexual health.
It advocates for gender equality.
It collaborates with governments to reduce
maternal and infant mortality rates.

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UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
(UNDP)
The United Nations Development
Programme (UNDP) was established in
1965.
It is headquartered in New York.
UNDP promotes sustainable human
development by addressing:
•Poverty
•Democratic governance
•Environmental protection
•Crisis prevention
It provides:
•Technical assistance
•Policy advice
•Funding support to help countries
achieve sustainable development
goals.

UNITED NATIONS
CHILDREN’S FUND
(UNICEF) - INTRODUCTION
• UNICEF was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in
New York.
• It works globally to safeguard children’s rights.
• It provides humanitarian and development assistance.
• Key areas of focus include:
• Education
• Nutrition
• Water and sanitation
• Health
• Protection from violence
• Special attention is given to children affected by
conflict, poverty, and emergencies.

UNICEF - FOCUS AREAS
UNICEF’s focus areas include:
• Child survival and development
• Education and gender equality
• HIV/AIDS prevention
• Provision of clean water and
sanitation through initiatives like
the TAP Project
• Child protection against abuse,
exploitation, and neglect
These efforts aim to foster a
safe and supportive
environment for all children.

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INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS AND USAID
The International Red Cross was
founded in 1863.
Its key activities include:
•Offering emergency health services
•Promoting disaster preparedness
•Supporting rehabilitation efforts
•The United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) was
established in 1961.
•It delivers civilian foreign aid globally.
It focuses on providing humanitarian
aid during conflicts and disasters.
USAID addresses:
•Poverty
•Health
•Education
•Humanitarian emergencies
•It emphasizes promoting sustainable
development.

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CHALLENGES FACED BY HEALTH AGENCIES
•Health agencies face persistent
challenges, including:
•Inadequate funding
•Political interference
•Disparities in health access
•Rapid urbanization
•Emerging infectious diseases
•Operational difficulties in conflict zones
•Addressing these issues requires:
•Innovation
•Adaptive leadership
•Robust intersectoral partnerships

FUTURE DIRECTIONS
FOR HEALTH AGENCIES
Health agencies must prioritize universal health
coverage.
They should integrate digital health technologies.
Enhancing pandemic preparedness is essential.
Addressing climate-related health risks is critical.
Fostering cross-sectoral collaboration is necessary.
Contributing to the achievement of the UN’s
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is vital.
These efforts aim to create resilient and inclusive
health systems.

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