Context Pathogens with outbreak and zoonotic potential pose a significant threat to public health, particularly when antimicrobial resistance (AMR) further limits treatment options. In both cases, strong laboratory-based surveillance is essential, as its data can inform national health policies as well as infection prevention and outbreak control measures. Building on…
Context In Sri Lanka, infectious diseases caused by viruses are widespread and are often diagnosed solely through medical examination. Due to insufficient access, modern laboratory diagnostic methods are used only to a limited extent in this region. As a result, numerous diseases either remain undetected or are not detected in…
Context Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases and is closely linked to low socioeconomic and poor sanitary conditions. The increasing emergence of tuberculosis strains resistant to key medicines poses a serious threat to global tuberculosis control. In many countries with a high disease burden, rapid diagnostic methods…
Context Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Ghana, particularly in rural areas. Effective malaria medicines are currently available, but rising drug resistance could reverse recent gains. Malaria transmission is also changing due to climatic and environmental factors. The project responds to the need for strengthened malaria surveillance to…
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…
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 Health care facilities around the world are increasingly threatened by the spread of health care-associated infections and antibiotic resistance, which greatly endanger the safety of patients and place an additional burden on national health care systems. In Guinea in particular, the health system is challenged by numerous socio-economic…
Context Namibia faces a number of public health challenges that threaten the health security of the country. Public health systems need to be able to respond to various, often simultaneously occurring health threats and emergencies. To function well, a single focal point that coordinates the public health activities of…
Context Vaccinations constitute a powerful public health measure for preventing millions of deaths every year. Effective immunisation programmes are crucial for resilient and sustainable health-care systems and global health security. National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) provide sustainable, evidence-based, country-specific recommendations to ministries of health to support them in their…