Health Action International

Health Action International (HAI) is a global, non-profit, independent network of organizations and individuals who are concerned about health and, specifically, the accessibility of medicines and rational use of medicines. The organization was established in 1981 following the World Health Assembly Resolution 32.30, which called for rational use of medicines.

History

Health Action International was established in 1981, following the World Health Assembly Resolution 32.30, which called for rational use of medicines. The organization was initially known as the International Organization of Consumers Unions (IOCU) and later changed its name to Health Action International in 1986.

Mission

The mission of Health Action International is to increase access to essential medicines and improve their rational use through research excellence and evidence-based advocacy. The organization believes that everyone should have access to the medicines they need and that these medicines should be used rationally.

Activities

Health Action International conducts research and advocacy on a variety of issues related to medicines and health. These include the pricing of medicines, the quality and availability of medicines, the promotion of medicines, and the rational use of medicines. The organization also works on issues related to intellectual property and access to medicines, and it advocates for greater transparency in the pharmaceutical industry.

Partnerships

Health Action International works in partnership with a variety of organizations, including WHO, World Bank, UNDP, and various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) around the world.

Impact

Through its research and advocacy work, Health Action International has contributed to policy changes at the national and international level that have improved access to medicines and promoted their rational use.

See also

• World Health Organization
• World Bank
• United Nations Development Programme
• Medicines
• Intellectual property

References

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