IHA Overview

The International Herpes Alliance (IHA) was launched in December 1999 as a non-profit making organization offering support and information to those with genital herpes, those helping to manage the condition and national patient support groups around the world. The activities through which they hope to achieve this are varied and are detailed in this website. They include developing internationally relevant information about herpes that will be available free of charge via this website and can be adapted for regional use, and staging International Herpes Week .

The IHA Charter outlines the aims of the group. Demonstrate your support via this website.

IHA Board
The IHA is governed by a board of individuals from diverse backgrounds including:

  • patients
  • herpes researchers
  • clinicians/health professionals
  • regional patient advocacy group leaders

The Board has international representation, with members from France, New Zealand, Canada, the Netherlands, Sweden, Australia and the USA.

Endorsements and alliances
All IHA information materials are reviewed and endorsed by the International Herpes Management Forum (IHMF), and members of the IHMF Board sit on the Board of the IHA to ensure scientific accuracy in its communications.

The IHA is also endorsed by the American Social Health Association (ASHA) and the New Zealand Herpes Foundation (NZHF).

Sponsorship
The IHA gained charity status in France and the USA in 2002.

Many companies already support the work of the IHA and we are grateful to them, both for their generous donations as well as the joint campaigns we organise to promote awareness and understanding of herpes.

The IHA is happy to work with companies to achieve our mission and vision in a manner consistent with our values. If you are intersted in sponsorship opportunities contact herpes@packerforbes.com

International Herpes Alliance Charter

The International Herpes Alliance (IHA) is a global association of patient support organizations and health professionals that has three common goals:

  • achieve the best possible care for people with genital herpes
  • address the stigma by informing the general public about herpes, its prevalence, transmission, diagnosis and treatment
  • help reduce the rising trend in genital herpes infection worldwide by promoting the value of protection and prevention

The organization believes that people have the following rights:

  • an accurate and timely diagnosis
  • access to information that allows them to understand their condition, the treatment options available and techniques to reduce their risk of acquiring or transmitting herpes infection
  • support and counselling to help them come to terms with their condition
  • access to the treatment they require

The IHA and its affiliate organizations aim to communicate primarily with:

  • people with genital herpes
  • the general public
  • healthcare professionals - including those in training
  • public health decision makers
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Register Your Support

Submit an e-mail at the address below to show your support for the IHA Charter

I would like to register my support for the IHA Charter and receive website updates.

herpes@packerforbes.com

All responses will be handled in the strictest confidence. E-mail addresses will remain confidential and be used for the sole purpose of updating you on IHA news, events and activities.