Health topics
Healthy DEvelopments is reporting on
Health Systems Strengthening
Health systems strengthening (HSS) has been a longstanding priority for German development cooperation
COVID-19: health system responses
Supporting partner countries worldwide in the fight against COVID-19.
One Health
One Health recognises the interdependence of humans, animals and the environment.
Global health initiatives
As a proactive member of numerous global health initiatives Germany contributes to strengthening health policy and practice around the world.
Pandemic preparedness
Without pandemic preparedness infectious disease outbreaks can swiftly turn into global threats.
Universal Health Coverage
Under Universal Health Coverage all people have access to adequate healthcare without suffering financial hardship paying for it.
Sexual and reproductive health and rights
Promoting the well-being of the most vulnerable members of society: mothers, children and adolescents.
HIV and other infectious diseases
Responding to HIV and other infectious diseases such as tuberculosis or malaria must remain a top priority.
Digitalisation in health
Digitalisation revolutionises data management and administrative processes in healthcare systems.
Gender and Health
Gender inequality in families and in society can harm women’s and girls’ health and even threaten their lives.
Collaboration with the private sector
There is broad international agreement that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) can only be achieved if actors across public and private sectors start to work together at scale.