The American Public Health Association has a long-standing commitment to global health and was one of the first U.S. non-governmental organizations to become involved in this field. Since the early 1970s, APHA has had its own program in global health and has collaborated with other organizations in promoting better health in other countries around the globe. For more information on the history of global health at APHA, please see the recently published booklet entitled Growth of International Health: An Analysis and History.
Today APHA’s membership includes a strong International Health Section and APHA as a whole promotes global health through various programs and projects.