Global Gateway will prioritise the security of pharmaceutical supply chains and the development of local manufacturing. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed weaknesses of healthcare systems and the fragility of pharmaceutical supply chains. It also highlighted the wide discrepancy in medical manufacturing capacities around the world.
Continents must be able to manufacture their own vaccines. Therefore, the EU is committed to preventing future health emergencies by strengthening capacities throughout the world.
But health issues extend beyond the pandemic. Thus, Global Gateway will also facilitate investment in infrastructure and the regulatory environment for the local production of medicine and medical technologies. This will help integrate fragmented markets and promote research and cross-border innovation in healthcare, helping us to overcome diseases such as COVID-19, malaria, yellow fever, tuberculosis or HIV/AIDS.
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RSSThe Team Europe Initiative on Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (‘MAV+’) works with African partners to strengthen their local pharmaceutical systems and manufacturing capacity.
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Construction of new wastewater treatment plants and expansion of services to unconnected customers to modernise the water supply and sewage services in the State of Santa Catarina.
- Global Gateway - Areas of partnership
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Improve international and regional cooperation on the One Health approach in the fight against pandemics, by advancing interoperable digital information systems and promoting technical skills in relevant institutions for improved laboratory services and food safety.
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The main objective of the program PASS III is to contribute to the implementation and expansion of universal health coverage by improving sustainable access to health services and the quality of care, particularly in the areas of reproductive, maternal, neonatal/newborn, child and adolescent health.
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The overall objective of this project is to help bring Montenegro closer to EU environmental standards, improving public health, the environment and municipal services and enhancing the country's attractiveness for tourism and economic diversification.
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The objective of the project is to eliminate the leading cause of mothers dying in childbirth in Africa postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). Safe Birth Africa aims to strengthen health systems and accelerate access to the full range of life-saving medicines recommended by WHO to prevent and treat PPH.
- Global Gateway - Areas of partnership
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The project aims to support the National Water and Sanitation Plan through planning, investment and capacity.
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Salama is a key player in the supply and distribution of medicines and medical equipment for public hospitals and dispensaries in Madagascar, at a decentralised level. It has a major impact on public health, particularly for women and children.
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This Team Europe Initiative will improve sexual and reproductive health and rights in Africa, particularly among adolescent girls and young women.
- Global Gateway - Areas of partnership
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Ensuring access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential vaccines, medicines, and health technologies to improve coordination, technical expertise, monitoring, and communication within Team Europe Initiative (TEI) MAV.
- Global Gateway - Areas of partnership
- Health