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				World Regions
			
	
			The Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) coordinates biomedical and behavioral research worldwide. As part of Fogarty's larger role at NIH, the 
   Division of International Relations (DIR) covers all global regions. Find information for global health researchers about these activities and opportunities by region.
World Region and Country Resources