The OrganizationVision-Mission-Goals The OrganizationHealth Care Without Harm-Asia is part of a strong global network of hundreds of member parties. Our organization is at the center of transforming the healthcare sector worldwide, without compromising patient safety or care.Health Care Without Harm was founded in 1996 after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency identified medical waste incineration as the leading source of dioxins, one of the most potent carcinogens. In response to this grave threat, 28 organizations came together in Bolinas, California to form the Health Care Without Harm coalition.We’ve grown into a broad-based network with representatives from various fronts. Our coalition is comprised of hospitals and healthcare systems; medical professionals; community groups; health-affected constituencies; labor unions; environmental and environmental health organizations; and religious groups. HCWH-Asia took root in 2003, committing to improve healthcare systems in the region. The group’s first project in the area was the Philippine...
