The
ICMM is an international and intergovernmental organization,
constituted by more than 100 States.
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On May 21, 1952, the World Health Organization recognized the Committee as an "international organization specialized in medico-military matters".
On April 28, 1990, the Committee changed its name and became the INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF MILITARY MEDICINE (ICMM).
ICMM activities include :
Military
medicine as a whole,
Survey of techniques for assessing aptitudes,
Survey medicine,
Mass medicine,
Dentistry,
Military pharmacy,
Veterinary sciences,
Administration, organization and logistics of medical care missions.
The present goals include :
To
maintain and to strengthen the bonds between all medical services of Member
States,
To promote medico-military scientific activities,
To participate in
the development of the medical and medico-military setting of humanitarian
operations.