
There are many people who are suffering from genital herpes, yet most of them are not aware that they are infected by herpes virus. And, the increasing number of
herpes virus victims has reached the attention of many local and international healthcare organizations. Several herpes awareness programs and medical assistance were provided to at least prevent the spread of this disease.
One of these concerned organizations is the International Herpes Alliance, founded in 1999. IHA, a non-profit international organization, aims to provide support and awareness to people affected by herpes, to people who are helping to control the herpes condition, and to other patient
support associations worldwide. IHA is administered by a team of individuals including herpes patients, herpes disease researchers, medical professionals, and leaders of regional patient support organizations.
Several companies give their support to IHA through donations and joint campaigns for
herpes awareness. The website of IHA provides significant details about herpes, the role of IHA, IHA charter, support groups, and other relevant points of the organization. IHA promotes the annual International Herpes Week, and continue educating people about herpes through different means.