Context Natural and (un-)intentional disease outbreaks pose major risks. Effective outbreak management and compliance with International Health Regulations require a skilled, well-trained workforce. Innovative, sustainable training initiatives are needed to strengthen competency and capacity. The FOR-GHP project uses a multiplier approach to enhance health emergency preparedness, response, and resilience among…
This page is currently under development. An overview of the project will be published shortly. In the meantime, you are welcome to visit https://ghpp.de/en/projects/ for information about further projects within the GHPP. Thank you for your patience. Facts Duration 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2028 Budget…
Context Rising outbreaks of infectious diseases, growing antimicrobial resistance and chronic diseases pose major challenges to health systems worldwide. Strong, well-functioning medicines regulatory authorities help ensure that people can access safe, effective and quality-assured medicines and vaccines in time. This supports a reliable drug supply and reduces pressure on healthcare…
Context In many countries in Western and South-Eastern Africa, access to safe and effective medicines remains a challenge. A key factor is the limited capacity of national drug quality control laboratories. Insufficient structures, resources or standardised procedures hinder reliable quality testing. As a result, substandard or falsified medicines may reach…
Context The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the need to increase laboratory capacities in many countries, including the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe. Since 2020, the BNITM has been supporting the country’s Ministry of Health in implementing laboratory diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 under the SToP-CoV project. Nevertheless, there is still room…
Short Description High-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs), such as Ebola and Marburg virus disease, are on the rise. Rwanda’s neighbouring countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Tanzania are facing recurrent HCID outbreaks, which pose a significant health threat to Rwanda. The country currently lacks high-level…