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The third EDCTP is born: this is what it looks like
On November 19, the Council adopted the legislative basis for research and innovation (R&I) partnerships under Horizon Europe, so-called ‘joint undertakings’, launching two new EU public-private partnerships for health R&I: the Global Health EDCTP3 and the...
Tanzania Celebrates International Volunteer Day
Tanzania celebrated International Volunteer Day (IVD) on the 5th December 2021 with the theme ‘’ Volunteer now for our common future’’. The objective of the event was to recognize and support the spirit of volunteerism to help create a better future. It was nationally...
Action is needed more than ever to eliminate HIV
On the 33rd World AIDS Day, marked yearly on December 1, there’s a growing sense of urgency as global targets to eliminate HIV, once within reach, start to slip away from grasp. While investments in HIV prevention and treatment, from research and innovation (R&I)...
Senorina Frank in the front line to eradicate harmful cultural practices
Girl’s empowerment and engagement in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has proved effective for raising voices to advocate for Anti- FGM efforts. Senorina Frank is a DSW peer educator who is the front line to eradicated harmful cultural practices....
Tanzania Launches Anti- FGM Strategy
On the 09th November 2021 Tanzania launched its 1st Anti- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Strategy in Dodoma Tanzania. The National Anti- Female Genital Mutilation and Implementation Plan (2020/21- 2021/25). The strategy was launched by Dr. John Jingu , the Permanent...
Live blog – tracking EU investments in human development in 2022
This is a live blog that will be updated at key moments in the 2022 budget process, with the latest additions posted at the top of the page. 25/11/2021 - Brussels The EU increases the budget for health R&I and global health in 2022 White smoke billows in Brussels...
DSW at the RMNCAH National Scientific Conference in Tanzania
From 17th – 19th November 2021 Tanzania held it first ever Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) Annual Scientific Conference in Dar es Salaam region. The meeting was organized by Ministry of Health, Community...
DSW advocates for SRH at the Ethiopian Youth Health Forum
Last year, the first annual event of the Ethiopian Youth Health Forum (EYHF) took place virtually due to the COVID-19 restrictions. This year’s edition of the Forum happened in person and took place between September 19–24. The annual event was celebrated under the...
Global health R&I in a changing environment
Climate change, gender, and health; how can science for society support an intersectional approach to tackling inequalities? Since 2002, World Science Day for Peace and Development has been marked on November 10 with the aim of showcasing the important role of science...
Stepping up support for poverty-related and neglected diseases R&I after COVID-19
The 10th EDCTP Forum was the first to take place in a hybrid format, with participants joining the biennial event physically in Maputo, Mozambique, and from across the world through an exciting virtual event space. The forum provides an international platform to take...
