To address social exclusion in their communities, local governments first need to see problems clearly. By exploring the daily reality of some of the most invisible members of society, social mapping enables municipalities to understand the underlying causes of exclusion – and steps that can be taken to reduce it.
Social mapping in the Western Balkans pulls back the curtain on exclusion Mehr lesen
With German support, non-governmental organisations in the Horn of Africa have begun to implement Generation Dialogues to prompt communities to reassess traditional practices such as female genital mutilation that can cause lasting harm. First responses are overwhelmingly positive.
Local partners in Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan start implementing Generation Dialogues Mehr lesen
A multi-disciplinary team from Dresden is working with Uzbek neonatologists, surgeons and nurses to integrate new diagnostic and treatment technologies – and to strengthen the overall approach to care for premature and sick babies.
How can global health research and development cooperation strengthen each other? GLOHRA, a network for global health researchers in Germany, is providing part of the answer.
Through GLOHRA, global health research contributes to development objectives Mehr lesen
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.
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.
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.
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) joined forces to host a high-level meeting on pandemics. Despite the challenges ahead, a sense of hope and determination prevailed that progress can be made.
What is unique about a global programme’s technical support when it comes to setting up a sustainable health financing system in a low-income country? Zanzibar’s story, and how the GIZ global programme BACKUP Health facilitated it, is a case in point.
Zanzibar introduces Universal Health Insurance with co-ordinated P4H support Mehr lesen
Is pandemic preparedness work paying off for East African countries? The successful containment of a recent Marburg outbreak in Tanzania suggests the answer is yes.
How pandemic preparedness let Tanzania successfully control a Marburg outbreak Mehr lesen
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