Full, regular, associate, regional, sustaining. National public health associations in 48 countries around the world. Organizes Leavell Lectures, a memorial to Hugh R. Leavell, who was instrumental in the early growth and strengthening of the Federation. Special studies and projects related to integration of activities within the framework of primary health care.
Regular newsletter reports on activities of member associations and international organizations.
The Federation has also convened and participated in meetings relating to the development of the new global health policy, and is an important advocate for WHO and disseminator of information about its work and policies.