Activities
International Congresses and General Assemblies are held every 3 years in various countries of the world. At the scientific meetings of Congresses papers are presented on a chosen topic. The General Assemblies decide upon administrative policy. Resolutions expressing the concerns of the members are submitted to the General Assembly for approval. Each Vice-President is encouraged to organize a regional meeting of the National Associations and Individual Members of her region between International Congresses. These scientific meetings consider issues of importance to the region. The Association sponsors a Scholarship programme for postgraduate education for its members. The Association has consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is in official relation with the World Health Organisation.
Country and local level
Many of the activities of the organization are conducted at country level where national associations address identified priorities in the country in different ways as appropriate. For example, this could take place through lectures, scientific conferences or provision of medical services. Activities are divers.
