The Governors Highway Safety Association is the national organization that represents state highway safety agencies. Media: Adam Snider (asnider@ghsa.org)The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is a nonprofit representing the state and territorial highway safety offices that implement federal grant programs to address behavioral highway safety issues.

Core values

- **Global Health Threats**: The GHSA focuses on preventing, detecting, and responding to infectious disease threats, which is crucial for global health security and public health[4].
- **Multilateral and Multi-sectoral Approach**: It involves collaboration among various sectors, including health, security, environmental, and agricultural sectors, ensuring a comprehensive approach to health security[4].
- **Capacity Building**: The GHSA works on building and improving country capacities and leadership in health security, which enhances the ability of countries to handle health crises[4].
- **Early Detection and Response**: By improving early detection and response mechanisms, the GHSA helps in reducing the impact of outbreaks and saving lives[4].