Health
Our Goal
To strengthen the health systems of Commonwealth countries and build their capacity to address HIV/AIDS, maternal and infant mortality, and human resources in health.
Our Vision
To be a global partner and a trusted catalyst in assisting countries in achieving the three health-related MDGs.
Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health Workers
The Commonwealth Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health Workers is one output from the deliberations of Commonwealth Health Ministers on the complex issue of migration of health personnel. More...
Our Work
Maternal Health
The health of mothers has long been acknowledged to be a cornerstone of public health.
HIV/AIDS
More than 65 million people worldwide have become infected with HIV and over 25 million have died since the start of the pandemic over two decades ago.
Infant Health
Infant mortality is one of the greatest challenges facing the Commonwealth today. 30,000 children under the age of five die every day.
Latest News
CHMM 2008 Presentation by the Malaysian Ministry of Health
Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting - Geneva, Switzerland, 18 May 2008. More...
Contact Information
Health Section
Social Transformation Programmes Division
Commonwealth Secretariat
Marlborough House, Pall Mall,
London, SW1Y 5HX, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7477 6290
Email: j.amuzu@commonwealth.int