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Newsletter 20.03.2020

Editorial

Dear colleagues, Supporting partner countries' epidemic preparedness has been a core part of German-supported health programming for decades. In times of COVID-19, this work is gaining in urgency. Today, we are starting a series on German contributions to partner countries' responses to COVID-19 and what we are learning on the way. In this edition, we report on programmes supporting COVID-19 responses in Nepal and in the ECOWAS region. Does your project contribute? Contact edi...@healthy-developments.de and we'll make sure your story is shared. This is a time for bold ideas and for joint learning. Stay healthy, stay connected and keep your courage! Maja Opua & Anna von Roenne Current news topics Development cooperation in times of COVID-19 Supporting partner countries' epidemic preparedness has been a core part of German-supported health programming for decades. In times of COVID-19, this work is gaining in urgency. German advisors are actively coordinating with other partners whilst pushing for a speedy and comprehensive response. What does this look like in practice? More Saving mothers and babies in midst of war In a conflict-torn country lacking a fully functioning government with a deteriorating healthcare system and widespread insecurity which makes travel difficult, what can be done to effectively safeguard the lives of mothers and babies? In Yemen, one pioneering project - the first of its kind for German Financial Cooperation - may have an answer. More Hacking against outbreaks in West Africa What happens when doctors, engineers and entrepreneurs put their heads - and laptops - together to tackle one of West Africa's biggest health challenges? In Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Guinea, BMZ-supported hackathons are generating fresh ideas and digital solutions for keeping people informed during major disease outbreaks - even in the most remote areas. More On a fast track to Universal Health Coverage in Pakistan By covering in-patient costs for the poor and vulnerable, the Sehat Sahulat Program enables their access to quality care and spares them catastrophic health expenditures. This article retraces important steps in Pakistan's progress towards providing health for all. As a trusted partner, Germany has been accompanying Pakistan's journey towards UHC for over 20 years. More Connect with Healthy DEvelopments on social media:          Disclaimer    Site notice    © 2010-2020 Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development