Cochrane Library: a unique source of reliable and up-to-date information on the effects of interventions in health care.

Cochrane :  an international non-profit and independent organisation, dedicated to making up-to-date, accurate information about the effects of healthcare readily available worldwide. It produces and disseminates systematic reviews of healthcare interventions and promotes the search for evidence in the form of clinical trials and other studies of interventions. Cochrane was founded in 1993 and named for the British epidemiologist, Archie Cochrane.

A guide for newcomers to Cochrane: includes information about Cochrane, systematic reviews and ways in which you can get involved.

Cochrane Consumer Network (CCNet): is made up of fellow consumers who are committed to the philosophies of the Cochrane Collaboration and the importance of consumer participation in informed healthcare decision-making processes. This website tells you about the role of health consumers, patients and the general public in the work of the Cochrane Collaboration. CCNet can link you with people who share your interests and connect you to the Cochrane groups that work in the areas of health care that concern you most.

Cochrane Cancer Network: represents the cancer wing of Cochrane. The Cochrane Cancer Network aims to facilitate the preparation, maintenance and dissemination of Cochrane systematic reviews in cancer addressing the information needs of cancer patients, clinical practitioners and researchers.

Cochrane was awarded seat at World Health Assembly (WHA): refer to http://www.cochrane.org/features/cochrane-collaboration-awarded-seat-world-health-assembly