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International Partnerships

Health

Global Gateway is strengthening healthcare capacities around the world, helping us to overcome diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, yellow fever, tuberculosis or HIV/AIDS. 

Highlighted projects

Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies in Africa

The Team Europe Initiative Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies in Africa works with African partners to strengthen sustainable local manufacturing of health products in Africa, to increase equitable access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential vaccines, medicines and health technologies. In 2023 the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) of Ghana’s biologics lab will be operational at biological safety level 3. The FDA itself will reach WHO maturity level 4. In Rwanda, a Masters in Biotech will be launched at the University of Rwanda and a financing agreement will be signed to support the African Medicines Agency and the Africa Centre for Disease Control.

Partnership on Manufacturing Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies and Strengthening Health Systems in Latin America

The Partnership on Manufacturing Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies and Strengthening Health Systems boosts Latin America's manufacturing capacity, fosters equitable access to safe and affordable health products, and strengthens health resilience in the region to tackle endemic and emerging diseases. In 2023 a partnership will be launched with the Pan American Health Organisation. Blending agreements will be signed with the Inter-American Development Bank to support the digital transformation of Barbados’ primary acute care facility and the strengthening of primary care services in The Bahamas.

Green Transition Latin America and Caribbean

As part of this Team Europe Initiative in 2023, feasibility studies will be launched for the construction of a sanitary landfill, four sewage networks and wastewater treatment plants in Peten, Guatemala.

Drinking Water and Sewerage Programmes in Ecuador

As part of the Team Europe Initiative for Ecuador, in 2023 a financing agreement will be signed for the expansion and improvement of the drinking water and sanitation systems in Quito, and tenders will be launched for the construction of drinking water, sanitary and storm sewerage services in Portoviejo Municipality.

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa

The Team Europe Initiative on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa aims to contribute to improving sexual and reproductive health and rights in Africa, particularly among adolescent girls and young women.