Stories – Healthy DEvelopments

A legal identity for every baby: How heath workers are facilitating digital birth reporting in Nepal

Healthy DEvelopments — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:36:39 +0000

In Nepal, a quarter of children have not had their births registered by their first birthday. An electronic birth reporting system in health facilities seeks to change this. By creating a ‘digital footprint’ for each newborn, health workers contribute to a society where all people can claim their social and economic rights.

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Ten years, and tens of millions of beneficiaries: the openIMIS community celebrates a decade

Healthy DEvelopments — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:45:30 +0000

An open source software for managing health and social protection programs, openIMIS is powered by an active community of practitioners. In June 2026, this community came together in Kathmandu, Nepal, to celebrate the successes of the first decade, reflect on common challenges, and look to the future.

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What if we could act before disaster strikes?

Healthy DEvelopments — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:52:06 +0000

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is taking a different approach to disaster risk: instead of waiting for disasters to strike and responding afterwards, the province is working to understand risks earlier, reduce vulnerabilities, prepare communities and enable action before a crisis escalates. Developed over two years with provincial leadership and support from the German Government through BMZ and GIZ, the new Disaster Risk Reduction Policy brings disaster risk reduction, climate resilience and Adaptive Social Protection closer together.

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BMZ Side Events at the 79th World Health Assembly

Healthy DEvelopments — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:02:03 +0000

From 18 to 23 May 2026 representatives from all WHO Member States, multilateral and regional organisations, academia, civil society, NGOs, private sector and many more, congregated in Geneva for the 79th World Health Assembly – a week of formal negotiations, bilateral meetings, side events and discussion on global health concerns. This year’s theme was: “Reshaping global health: a shared responsibility”.

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World Health Assembly 2026 in Geneva

Healthy DEvelopments — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:41:11 +0000

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.

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Strengthening Health Systems Through Partnerships: BMZ Advances Private-Sector Engagement in Africa

Healthy DEvelopments — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:38:55 +0000

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.

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Towards better care for mothers and newborns: lessons from Central Asia

Healthy DEvelopments — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:55:47 +0000

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.

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Navigating a Changing World: Inside the GIZ Sector Network Health & Social Protection Global Conference 2025

Healthy DEvelopments — Tue, 19 May 2026 16:16:37 +0000

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.

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The Digital Frontline: Africa’s One Health Champions

Healthy DEvelopments — Tue, 19 May 2026 09:15:57 +0000

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.

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Stronger midwives, healthier communities

Healthy DEvelopments — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:50:30 +0000

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.

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