At WHA 2026 in Geneva, one message stood out: evidence alone is not enough. From adolescent health to maternal care and supply chains, discussions focused on turning proven solutions into financed, integrated action that truly reaches those most in need.
World Health Assembly 2026 in Geneva Mehr lesen
On the sidelines of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Nairobi, BMZ, GHA – German Health Alliance, and the German-African Business Association convened a high-level dialogue on the future of health cooperation in Africa. Representatives from governments, international organizations, and the African and European health sectors discussed how partnerships, investments, and local production can contribute to stronger and more resilient health systems. The event highlighted the healthcare industry’s growing role as a strategic partner in implementing BMZ’s reform agenda and fostering sustainable development.
Health systems are often designed around institutions rather than people. For patients – especially pregnant women – navigating these systems can be complex, fragmented, and at times overwhelming.
Towards better care for mothers and newborns: lessons from Central Asia Mehr lesen
As global health and social protection systems come under mounting pressure, the GIZ Sector Network Health and Social Protection (HeSP) Global Conference, held from 9–11 December 2025 in Addis Ababa, offered a timely space for reflection and strategic dialogue.
In an era where urbanization, climate change and recurrent infectious disease outbreaks are reshaping the public health landscape across the African continent, countries face not only increasingly complex epidemiological threats but also a critical shortage of expertise required to prevent, detect and respond to them. Yet amid these challenges lies a distinct comparative advantage: a young, technologically adept population driving innovation and digital transformation across the continent. This presents a unique opportunity to leverage digital approaches to strengthen integration across One Health sectors at both continental as well as global levels.
The Digital Frontline: Africa’s One Health Champions Mehr lesen
Midwives can deliver up to 90% of essential maternal and newborn health services. GIZ’s support in Malawi, Nepal, and Sierra Leone highlights how investing in midwifery—through regulation, education, and mentorship—can save lives, expand access to services, and strengthen health systems.
Stronger midwives, healthier communities Mehr lesen
From rainforest loss to zoonotic spillovers: discover why DRC is a global One Health hotspot, and what actions are taken to protect the health of people, animals and ecosystems.
Biodiversity and biosecurity Why One Health matters in the Democratic Republic of Congo Mehr lesen
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, the spread of infectious diseases is accelerating under the combined pressures of climate change, urbanisation, ecosystem degradation and other factors. GIZ’s One Health Data Alliance Africa (OHDAA) project, has been focusing on addressing these systemic barriers to unlock the transformational potential of data for health security in Africa and by extension, the world.
Digital Public Infrastructure for Health Security: Operationalising One Health in Africa Mehr lesen
When a disease passes from an animal to a person in a remote village in West Africa, it may sound like a local issue. But in today’s connected world, it can quickly spread across countries and continents.
Stopping the Next Pandemic Before It Starts Mehr lesen
Partnerships between openIMIS and academic institutions create a win-win building local digital capacity, embedding digital public goods in health and social protection systems, and strengthening the long-term evolution of openIMIS.
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