Below is a list of links to useful health-related resources found on the web. They are listed in alphabetical order. The most recently added links are listed in the box in the left hand column of this page
INCLEN: International clinical epidemiology network
http://www.inclen.org
INCLEN are dedicated to improving the health of the people by promoting clinical practice based on the best evidence of effectiveness and the efficient use of resources. We achieve this through a network of physicians, statisticians and social scientists throughout the world who work together to build and sustain institutional capacity for excellence and relevance in research and medical education.
Independent Online
http://www.iol.co.za
Includes the papers of the independent newspapers. Contains local news and classified ads as well.
INDEPTH: Network of Demographic Surveillance Sites
http://www.indepth-network.net/
INDEPTH is an International Network of field sites with continuous Demographic Evaluation of Populations and Their Health in developing countries. At a meeting in Dar es Salaam in 1998, members of field sites based on demographic and health surveillance convened to establish the INDEPTH network. Seventeen field sites, drawn from 13 countries in Africa and Asia, participated in this constituting meeting.
INRUD: International Network for Rational Use of Drugs
http://www.inrud.org
INRUD was developed to help design, test, and disseminate strategies to improve how drugs are prescribed, dispensed, and used, especially in resource-poor countries. Its website has a comprehensive overview of INRUD's activities and a pdf version of its newsletter.
Integrated Regional Information Networks - IRIN
http://www.irinnews.org
IRIN is a non-commercial venture, but totally dependent on financing from donor governments and/or institutions. Governments, aid workers, disaster specialists, members of the public receive regular reports on a wide array of political, economic and social issues affecting humanitarian efforts. Though essentially serving these groups, IRIN takes an increasingly broad view of what comprises humanitarianism and seeks to cover the full range of humanitarian issues from the abuse of human rights to the environment.
International Council for Scientific and Technical
http://www.icsti.org/
A forum for interaction between organizations that create, disseminate and use scientific and technical information.
International Health Economics Association
http://www.healtheconomics.org/
iHEA has been formed to increase communication among health economists, foster a higher standard of debate in the application of economics to health and health care systems, and assist young researchers at the start of their careers.
International Journal for Equity in Health
http://www.equityhealthj.com
This open access, online journal publishes papers on all aspects of equity in health, defined as systematic and potentially remediable differences in health across populations and population groups defined socially, economically, demographically, or geographically.
International Medical Informatics Association
http://www.imia.org
IMIA aims to promote informatics in health care and biomedical research
International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications
http://www.inasp.info/health/links/
INASP is a cooperative network of partners that was established in 1992. Its mission is to enhance the flow of scientific and scholarly information within and between countries, especially those with less developed systems of publication and dissemination. 'INASP Health Links' is seen to be a short-term contribution to help address the increasing demand in developing and transitional countries for easy access to relevant, reliable health information on the Internet.
International Pharmaceutical Federation
http://www.fip.org
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is the global federation of national organisations of pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists dedicated to improving the access to and value of appropriate medicine use, and contributing to changes in science, practice and health policies worldwide.
International Travel and Health
http://www.who.int/ith/
The 2002 edition of International travel and health has been completely redesigned to reflect better knowledge about the risks to which travellers are exposed and the precautions needed to protect their health. The book offers guidance on the full range of health risks likely to be encountered at specific destinations and associated with different types of travel – from business, humanitarian and leisure travel to backpacking and adventure tours.
International Women's Health Coalition
http://www.iwhc.org
The International Women's Health Coalition (IWHC) is a nonprofit organization based in New York City that works with individuals and groups in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to promote women's reproductive and sexual health and rights
Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org
Collections of reviewed Internet resources across all topics
ISP Map
http://www.ispmap.org.za/
Topological map of southern african internet access providers
iThemba Lethu
http://www.ithembalethu.org.za/
iThemba Lethu is a Voluntary Association (not-for-gain). It was constituted by a group of people with a concern for the future and destiny of young people and children threatened by HIV /AIDS, especially in the Durban area. The organisation has a Christian base, and is rooted in Glenridge Church International, a Durban local church. iThemba Lethu seeks to impact children and young people in Durban whose future is being threatened by HIV /AIDS. Our vision is to see these children and young people regain a meaningful destiny.
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
http://jama.ama-assn.org/
An international, peer-reviewed general medical journal aiming to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health.
John Hopkins
http://www.jhuccp.org
Center for Communication Programs -- part of the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health. Includes databases, Population Reports Journal, poster database, POPLINE and publications
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
http://www.unaids.org
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, UNAIDS, is the main advocate for global action on the epidemic. It leads, strengthens and supports an expanded response aimed at preventing transmission of HIV, providing care and support, reducing the vulnerability of individuals and communities to HIV/AIDS, and alleviating the impact of the epidemic.
Journ-AIDS
http://www.journ-aids.org
Journ-AIDS is a project being undertaken by the Centre for AIDS Development, Research and Evaluation (CADRE) that supports media professionals to provide indepth, accurate and critical reporting on HIV/AIDS in South Africa.