Global Health Protection Programme
The Global Health Protection Programme brings the core competencies and expertise of specialised German public health institutions to the international stage, to help prevent, detect and respond to health crises worldwide.
participating specialist institutions in Germany
ongoing projects
countries with project activities worldwide
About the Programme
The GHPP is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Health to strengthen global health security. The programme supports international capacity development for preventing and managing pandemics and epidemics. To achieve this, specialised German public health institutions implement practical measures on the ground together with their partners. In addition, the projects provide immediate support in response to infectious disease outbreaks. The participating German institutions contribute their respective subject‑matter strengths and outstanding expertise. In doing so, the programme helps Germany, partner countries and the international community to better prevent public health crises, detect them at an early stage and address them jointly.
To be better prepared for future pandemics, strong cross-border cooperation is key. Together with our partners, we are committed to this goal and support international health surveillance and pandemic prevention. Only in this way we can protect the health of people in Germany and worldwide.
Federal Minister of Health
Current Projects
Fellowship in Outbreak Readiness for Global Health Protection
Advanced Clinical Management of Emerging Viral Infections in Nigeria 2.0
Availability, Quality and Safety of Blood and Blood Products in Africa, Chapter III
Developing and Multiplying Regulatory Capacities: Marketing Authorisation of Medicinal Products
Strengthening Public Health Systems in the Eastern Region of Europe
Partnership to Improve Patient Safety and Care: Final Phase for Sustainability
Network for genomic diagnostics and surveillance on lung pathogens with a focus on drug resistan...
One Health Networks for Strengthening AMR & Zoonotic Disease Prevention, Detection and Control i...
Specialised Institutions from Germany
Leveraging a broad range of expertise from German public health institutions and organisations
Partner Organisations Worldwide
GHPP projects work closely with partners across the globe.
What’s New at GHPP
Updates from the programme and the projects
31 New Projects Launched under the GHPP
In January 2026, 31 new initiatives commenced within the GHPP. Alongside new projects, many are building on achievements from previous years, continuing strategic partnerships and collaborating with new partners. Further information on ongoing and completed projects is available on the project pages.
Seven Years of the GHPP – Taking Stock
This report provides an overview and takes stock of the first seven years of the GHPP (2016–2023).