The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations specialized agency for health.

In India, WHO provides technical cooperation, collaboration and coordination for health to the Government in support of national health development efforts. The mission of WHO-India is the attainment of the highest possible level of health by the people of India.

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. UNICEF aims to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path.

United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) , is the world's largest international source of funding for population and reproductive health programmes. UNFPA works with governments and non-governmental organizations in over 140 countries, at their request, and with the support of the international community.

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 epidemc.

CARE is the humanitarian organisation fighting global poverty. It is dedicated to helping the world's poorest communities solve their most threatening problems.

The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) is an alliance which brings together Governments in Developing and Industrialized countries, Vaccine Manufacturers of Developing and Industrialized countries, NGOs, Research Institutes, UNICEF, WHO, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Bank for the mission of saving lives and protecting people's health through the widespread use of vaccines.

The International Union Against Tuberculosis (IUAT) has as its mission the prevention and control of tuberculosis and lung disease, as well as related health problems on a world wide basis. Its goal is to promote developing, implementing and assessing anti-tuberculosis and respiratory health programs.

The mission of Malaria Foundation International is to facilitate the development and implementation of solutions to the health, economic and social problems caused by malaria.