Working internationally

Human rights

The BMA has always advocated the highest standards of human rights in healthcare, both for clinicians and patients. Find out more about our work.

​Fair medical trade

For over a decade the BMA has campaigned for fair medical trade and ethical procurement across the healthcare industry.

​Global health challenges

The BMA examines key global health challenges, providing analysis and advice on national and international policies affecting health in both the UK and in low-resource settings overseas.

Information Fund

The BMA Information Fund provides health information and educational materials to health-focused organisations in low-resource countries.

Humanitarian Fund

The Humanitarian Fund is designed to support the development of new health initiatives and to help teams undertake humanitarian projects in low-income countries.

In good hands

Exploitation of workers is endemic within the medical gloves manufacturing industry. Read our report and recommendations for improvement.

Healthier procurement

Our research looked to identify any improvements in working conditions and labour rights in surgical instrument manufacturing in Pakistan.