Catholic Medical Mission Board

Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB)

Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) (/kæθəlɪk 'mɛdɪkəl 'mɪʃən 'bɔːrd/), is a non-profit organization that provides long-term, community-based medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare. For over a century, CMMB has worked to strengthen and support communities through healthcare programs and initiatives, distribution of medicines and medical supplies, and the placement of healthcare professionals.

Etymology

The term Catholic Medical Mission Board is derived from its founding as a Catholic organization dedicated to providing medical aid. The term "mission" refers to the organization's commitment to its mission of improving healthcare in impoverished communities, while "board" refers to the group of individuals who oversee the organization's activities.

Related Terms

Non-profit organization: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's directors (or equivalents) as profit or dividends.
Medical aid: The provision of medical services and resources to those in need.
Development aid: Financial aid given by governments and other agencies to support the economic, environmental, social, and political development of developing countries.
Healthcare professionals: Individuals who provide preventive, curative, promotional, or rehabilitative health care services in a systematic way to people, families, or communities.
Poverty: A state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.