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IMA World Health (IMA), a public health nonprofit organization, was founded as “Interchurch Medical Assistance” in New York City in 1960. As a faith-based, non-governmental organization, IMA’s stated mission is to “advance health and healing to vulnerable and marginalized people the world over.”

Since 1960, IMA has distributed over US$1 billion in medicines and medical supplies to support disaster relief  efforts, hospitals, medical missions and international development programs worldwide.

Noted for its efficiency, IMA was ranked #5 on Forbes' “10 Most Efficient Charities” list in 2010, and was also named to the list in 2008 and 2009. IMA also maintains a maximum rating of four stars by Charity Navigator. , For fiscal year 2011, the organization used 97.7% of income for program expenses and 2.3% for administration and fundraising.

History
IMA was founded as a member organization through a partnership of six Protestant mission boards and agencies, with the purpose of centralizing the collection and dissemination of medicines and medical supplies—primarily excess inventory donated by pharmaceutical companies—to developing countries.