The relationships PHIG actually holds, with their basis. Naming an organisation elsewhere on this site as a source or a prospective partner does not imply a relationship; this page is the authoritative list.
| Organisation | Nature of the relationship | Since | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accréditation Sans Frontières (Paris) | Alliance partner; PHIG is ASF’s adapter in Georgia; ASF delivers accreditation against its standards; the Chair of PHIG is President of ASF (related party, disclosed) | 2020 | france-asf.fr; disclosure |
| Accreditation Canada / Health Standards Organization | PHIG is the official representative of Accreditation Canada in Georgia under a representation arrangement; 23 facilities began accreditation in 2023 | 2014 | accreditation.ge |
| World Health Organization | Delivery of WHO Global Competency Standards trainings (WHO/Europe, Riga 2024; WHO Health and Migration, Kenya 2025–26) under contract through PHIG’s Chair; in contact with the WHO Country Office in Georgia on the pathway to official relations | 2024 | programme page; status |
| David Tvildiani Medical University | Academic host of the School of Public Health led by PHIG’s Chair; research ethics review; student placements | 2007 | dtmu.edu.ge |
| Akaki Tsereteli State University, Kutaisi | Academic affiliation of a Board member; regional training partner | — | Team |
| UEMS — Section of Public Health | PHIG’s Chair serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Section (personal appointment) | — | uems.eu |
| Crossref | Member #56297; DOI prefix 10.66636 for the Georgian Medical Journal | 2025 | gmj.ge |
| SheniEkimi / Media Holding “Sheni” | Public communication partner (owned by PHIG’s Chair; related party, disclosed); certificate.ge delivered in collaboration | 2003 | Why PHIG builds; legal notice |
| Partner laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025) | Testing for Sheni Labs when the documentary record is insufficient; engaged per assessment | 2026 | shenilabs.ge/experts |
Applications in preparation
WFPHA and EUPHA membership; ECOSOC consultative status; IANPHI associate membership; EU Transparency Register (via ASF); ILO Special List (via GILS). Status is tracked on the legal status and international standing page and updated when a decision is received.