November 28, 2023
WHS 2023: How can access to health innovations be made more equitable?
The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare brutal inequities in access to medical breakthroughs between Global North and South. A high-level panel debates how this can be changed.
November 17, 2023
Institutionalising WASH in schools in the Philippines: How better data are leading to healthier learning environments
More than 90% of public schools in the Philippines are now part of a nationwide effort to improve water, sanitation and hygiene for young learners. Data collected through regular school-based assessments show where progress is being made – and where further support is needed.
November 13, 2023
Socially-oriented primary health care in Kyrgyzstan: Family doctors and nurses learn from Kazakhstan’s person-centred model of care
Primary health care services in Kyrgyzstan have a strong medical orientation. Inspired by the model in neighbouring Kazakhstan, family doctors and nurses in two regions are paying more attention to social determinants of health – and linking people up with appropriate services.
October 31, 2023
WHS 2023: Is it time to re-think outbreak response teams?
An expert panel discusses power and partnerships in global health.
October 31, 2023
WHS 2023: Germany co-hosts the first pledging moment for the Global Financing Facility’s ‘Deliver the Future’ campaign
The atmosphere was electric at this major pledging event which attracted a full house in the Rudolf Virchow Room, the Summit’s largest venue.
Stories
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Institutionalising WASH in schools in the Philippines: How better data are leading to healthier learning environments
More than 90% of public schools in the Philippines are now part of a nationwide effort to improve water, sanitation and hygiene for young learners. Data collected through regular school-based assessments show where progress is being made – and where further support is needed.
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Socially-oriented primary health care in Kyrgyzstan: Family doctors and nurses learn from Kazakhstan’s person-centred model of care
Primary health care services in Kyrgyzstan have a strong medical orientation. Inspired by the model in neighbouring Kazakhstan, family doctors and nurses in two regions are paying more attention to social determinants of health – and linking people up with appropriate services.
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Father-to-Father groups in Malawi: Towards a gender-transformative approach to improving nutrition
In Malawi, where malnutrition is widespread, men tend to make key decisions which affect the nutritional status of their families. Engaging them to think differently about their roles as husbands and fathers is crucial for improving nutrition.
Maps
Map of the German Last Mile Initiative
Turning vaccines into vaccinations
Across the world, turning vaccines into vaccinations remains a challenge. As part of its G7 Presidency in 2022, Germany supports vaccine logistics and vaccination campaigns with its Last Mile Initiative, including through bilateral projects of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Explore this interactive map to learn more.
Map of German-supported digital health solutions
German development cooperation aims at enabling its partner countries to realise the full potential of digital technology in building scalable, sustainable and interoperable digital health systems.
This map shows the digital health solutions Germany currently supports in its partner countries.
Recent publications
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Sustainable Vaccines Manufacturing in Africa
A business case simulation for Fill & Finish Contract Manufacturing in Africa Read more
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Catalyst dialogue on health financing
Financing Health for All in the context of scarcity Read more
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Why Gender Matters for Digital Health
Recommendations for gender-sensitive programming Read more
Events
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WHS 2023: How can access to health innovations be made more equitable?
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WHS 2023: Is it time to re-think outbreak response teams?
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WHS 2023: Germany co-hosts the first pledging moment for the Global Financing Facility’s ‘Deliver the Future’ campaign
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“Breaking barriers” event at Tierpark Berlin places biodiversity conservation at the heart of One Health