Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics
Located on the campus of Tufts University Medical School, this international group supports research and projects to combat antimicrobial resistance.
American Mosquito Control Association
Provides expertise and assistance to mosquito control authorities primarily in the public sector.
American Public Health Association
This 145-year old organization’s goal is to advance the health of all people and communities and eliminate inequities in access to health services. Among its priorities are encouraging parents to vaccinate their children.
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
Society that represents 15,000 infectious disease professionals, conducts research and education on antibiotic resistance and promotes efforts to reduce antimicrobial resistance in the health care system.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
One of the U.S.’s largest private funders of global health initiatives, especially those aimed at saving lives in developing countries.
Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense
A bipartisan nonprofit created by former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge and former Senator Joe Lieberman in 2014. The organization promotes policies for strengthening U.S. biodefense readiness.
Doctors Without Borders (Medicins Sans Frontieres)
Nonprofit volunteer medical group that assists with medical crises in low income countries and provides information on global health issues, including infectious disease.
EcoHealth Alliance
Nonprofit scientific organization that conducts research and sponsors international projects related to the prevention of emerging disease outbreaks and the conservation of biodiversity.
Infectious Diseases Society of America
Represents physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases.
National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit
This coalition represents 130 public and private organizations dedicated to resolving obstacles around improving the use of adult vaccinations.
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
Provides information and advocacy on antimicrobial resistance.
Stop Hospital Infections
Consumer group that advocates for state laws requiring hospitals to publicly report rates of infection.
Trust for America’s Health
Public health advocacy group that assesses national, state and local readiness for natural disasters and epidemics and promotes polices for readiness.