Frequently Asked Questions

What is IntraHealth?
IntraHealth International is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving health care in developing countries through strengthening health workers and the systems that support them. IntraHealth primarily addresses health workforce and systems strengthening; family planning and reproductive health; HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis; maternal, newborn, and child health; and malaria. Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the United States, IntraHealth has active field programs in more than 30 countries on four continents. Our nonprofit tax information can be downloaded here.

When was IntraHealth founded?
IntraHealth began in 1979 as the Intrah program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. In 2003 IntraHealth became an independent nonprofit organization.

Who leads IntraHealth?
IntraHealth is led by Pape A. Gaye, president and CEO, the Executive Team, Country Leaders, and Board of Directors.

How can I work with IntraHealth?
IntraHealth regularly posts job openings on our Careers page. If you see a job that meets your interests and qualifications, please send your CV/resume and a cover letter with the job title, your salary history, and your salary requirements to jobs@intrahealth.org. If requested, please fill out and send a biodata form as well.

Are there other ways to get involved with IntraHealth’s work?
IntraHealth has a number of ways for you to participate in our mission. You can donate and provide other financial support, volunteer computer coding skills, and discuss our work through our website and through our social networking sites.

Where does IntraHealth work?
IntraHealth works in over 30 countries and territories, currently including: Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Burundi, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guinea, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Panama, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Southern Sudan, St.Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, West Bank/Gaza, and Zambia.

In the past: Angola, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde Islands, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Indonesia, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe.

Where are IntraHealth’s offices?
IntraHealth’s base office is in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the United States. IntraHealth also has offices in Washington, DC, and in many of the countries in which we work.

How do I get to your office?
Directions to our Chapel Hill, NC office are here. For other locations, please contact the appropriate field office for directions.

With whom does IntraHealth work?
In the countries in which we’re working, IntraHealth partners with numerous governmental organizations and NGOs, as well as community, faith-based, and private groups. IntraHealth also partners with US and international NGOs with compatible missions and programs.

Who funds IntraHealth’s work?
IntraHealth receives funding from the US government, US foundations, the private sector, multinational organizations, and individuals and organizations who share our commitment to global health. Our list of current funders and supporters can be found here.

Can I use any of the material on IntraHealth's website?
Yes! Our policy is:

What are the selected health statistics on the country pages?
These statistics are from the World Health Organization and the US Central Intelligence Agency websites. They are updated annually. The numbers are organized according to commonly used public health methods.

  • Maternal mortality: number of deaths per 100,000 live births
  • Infant mortality: number of deaths per 1,000 live births
  • Nurse/midwife per population: number per 10,000
  • Contraceptive prevalence: percentage of women using contraception
  • Fertility: births per woman
  • Population under 15: percentage of population under 15 years of age
  • HIV rates: percentage of adult population infected