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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

by Public Health Update October 18, 2024
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are delivered by multiple higher education institutions and run across various countries. They are distinguished by their academic excellence and by their high level of integration. Students at master’s level from all over the world can apply. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are prestigious international masters, jointly designed and delivered by a group of higher education institutions. They involve at least 3 institutions from at least 3 different countries, and multiple associated partners from the academic and non-academic world. Typically, they include periods of study, research, traineeship, thesis preparation and defence.

Scholarships available

Masters may also offer full scholarships to the best-ranked students worldwide. Scholarships cover your participation costs and contribute to

  • travel
  • visa
  • a living allowance

Type of degree awarded

You will gain either

  • a joint degree (i.e. one single degree certificate issued on behalf of at least two higher education institutions) or
  • multiple degrees (i.e. at least two degree certificates issued by two higher education institutions of the consortium)

You’ll be able to define these in detail when you sign a study agreement with the relevant Erasmus Mundus Joint Master at the beginning of your studies.

Courses

Students apply directly to the institution running their chosen programme. You can search the course catalogue for details of the latest programmes on offer. Some courses are listed below;

  • Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Physiology and Medicine of Humans in Space and Extreme Environment
  • European Master of Science in Skin Health and Care
  • Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree on Public Health in Disaster
  • Euro-Asian Joint Master Programme in Medical Technology and Healthcare Business
  • Master in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development
  • Global MINDS European Master in the Psychology of Global Mobility, Inclusion and Diversity in Society
  • International Master of Science in Health Mangement in Aquaculture
  • Infectious Diseases and One Health
  • European Master in Public Health | Europubhealth+
  • Explore more
What you need

You must

  • have a bachelor’s degree (first degree), or be in your last year of bachelor studies
  • graduate before the master’s programme starts

You may also apply if you demonstrate a bachelor’s equivalent level of learning. This must be officially recognised, according to national legislation and practices, in the degree awarding country.

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2025

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master’s degree program in a development-related topic.   

Subject to available funding, JJ/WBGSP offers scholarships for 42 Participating Master’s Programs in 24 universities in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management.

Please note that if you are not admitted to one of these 42 Participating Master’s Programs, you are not eligible to apply for a JJ/WBGSP Scholarship in 2025.

To accommodate the academic calendar of JJ/WBGSP Participating Programs, the application process is organized in two rounds:

  • Application Window#1
    Window 1 will open from January 13 to February 28, 2025 at 12:00 noon EST
  • Application Window #2
    Window 2 will open from March 25 to May 23, 2025 at 12:00 noon EST

The link to the JJ/WBGSP application form will only be communicated to candidates admitted unconditionally (except for finance) to one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs, and shortlisted as eligible JJ/WBGSP applicants by the participating university. Potential candidates are invited to reach out to the university offering the JJ/WBGSP participating master program they are targeting to find out if they meet these two requirements.

After earning their degree, developing country scholars commit to return to their home country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries’ social and economic development.

A JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and travel allowance.

Eligibility

Details on Eligibility Criteria for each call for applications are provided in that call’s Application Guidelines, and these detailed eligibility criteria are strictly adhered to. No exceptions are made.

Broadly speaking, Developing Country nationals must:

  • Be a national of a World Bank member developing country on this list;
  • Not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
  • Be in good health;
  • Hold a bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree earned at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline date;
  • Be employed in development-related work in a paid full- time position at the time of submitting the scholarship application. Have at least 3 years of paid development-related employment since earning a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent university degree) and acquired within the past 6 years from the date of the application deadline. Please see FAQs—Window 1 on how to count qualified part time employment toward this 3-year requirement. Please see Annex 2 of the Application Guidelines for a suggested list of development-related topics. The only exception to this criterion is for developing country nationals from a country that is on the list of Fragile and Conflict States featured in Annex 3 of the Application Guidelines. In such cases, we do take into consideration the limited employment opportunities in those countries.
  • On or before the scholarship application deadline date, be admitted unconditionally (except for funding) for the upcoming academic year to at least one of the JJ/WBGSP participating master’s programs located outside of the applicant’s country of citizenship and country of residence listed at the time the call for scholarship applications opens. The letter of admission must be uploaded before submitting the scholarship application. For details, see “How to Apply”.
  • Not be an Executive Director, his/her alternate, and/or staff of any type of appointment of the World Bank Group or a close relative of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as: Mother, Father, Sister, Half-sister, Brother, Half-brother, Son, Daughter, Aunt, Uncle, Niece, or Nephew.
  • Individuals who have previously been offered a JJ/WBGSP scholarship but declined it, or have previously received a JJ/WBGSP scholarship but did not graduate, are not eligible to apply again.

Please note: All eligibility criteria are strictly adhered to. No exceptions are made. Eligibility criteria WILL NOT change during an open call for applications. However, this information is subject to change between the close of one application process and the opening of the next.

Selection process

The JJ/WBGSP uses the following process to review eligible scholarship applications from developing country nationals, with the aim of identifying the candidates with the highest potential, after completion of their graduate studies, to impact the development of their countries.

Two qualified assessors independently review each eligible application and score the application on a scale of 1 to 10, taking into account four main factors and the degree of cohesion among them:

  1. Quality of Professional Experience (30% weight)
  2. Quality of Professional Recommendations (30% weight)
  3. Quality of Commitment to your Home Country (30% weight)
  4. Quality of Education Background (10% weight)

The JJ/WBGSP Secretariat uses the average score of the two assessors and the following criteria to select the finalists:

  • Maintaining a reasonably wide geographical distribution of awards
  • Maintaining a reasonable distribution of awards across gender
  • Unusual circumstances/hardships, when assessing the employment experience and other aspects of an application;
  • Giving scholarships to those applicants who, other things being equal, have limited access to financial resources for graduate studies abroad.

The JJ/WBGSP Secretariat presents the list of finalists to the JJ/WBGSP Steering Committee (composed of members of the World Bank Board of Directors and WB management) for approval. Winners are notified soon after the JJ/WBGSP Steering Committee approval. 

Scholarship benefits

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship provides the recipient with the following benefits:

  • Economy class air travel between your home country and the host university at the start of your study program and immediately following the end of the scholarship period. In addition to the two-way air travel, scholars will receive a US $600 travel allowance for each trip;
  • Tuition for your graduate program and the cost of basic medical insurance obtained through the university.
  • While on campus during the scholarship period, a monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodations, food, etc., including books). The amount of the allowance varies depending on the host country.

Please note all JJ/WBGSP scholarships cover the duration of the graduate program or two years, whichever is less.

The JJ/WBGSP scholarship does not cover:

  • Visa application(s) costs
  • Expenses to bring and/or support a scholar’s family members;
  • Extra-curricular courses or training;
  • Courses that do not meet the minimum credits required to earn the graduate degree;
  • Language training not provided by the graduate program;
  • Additional travel during the course of the study program;
  • Expenses related to research, supplementary educational materials, field trips, participation in workshops/seminars, or internships; or
  • Educational equipment such as computers.
  • Resident permit fee

Note: The JJ/WBGSP scholarship may only supplement, and does not duplicate, any other source of financial support/fellowship you might have. If you were awarded another scholarship or fellowship, you must send the documents pertaining to this other scholarship/fellowship to the JJ/WBGSP Secretariat. 

JJWBGSP Participating Programs 2025

Application Window #2: March 25 to May 23, 2025 at noon EST

1. Australian National University — Crawford School of Public Policy

  • Master of Climate Change
  • Master of Environmental and Resource Economics
  • Master of Environmental Management and Development
  • Master of Public Policy

2. Brandeis University — The Heller School for Social Policy and Management

  • Master of Arts in Sustainable International Development – One Year Accelerated Track only
  • Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Coexistence
  • Master in Global Health Policy and Management

3. Columbia University — School of International and Public Affairs

  • Master of Public Administration
  • MPA in Development Practice

4. Erasmus University

  • Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies — IHS (Rotterdam)
  • MSc in Urban Management and Development: Four Tracks
  • Urban Digital Transformation & Innovation: Governance and Economics of Cities
  • Urban Housing & Land Justice: Equitable Access to Sustainable Land, Housing & Services
  • Urban Environment, Sustainability & Climate Change: Integrated Management of Land, Water and Air
  • Strategic Urban Planning & Policies: Managing Socio-Spatial Dynamics for Sustainable Cities
  • International Institute of Social Studies — IISS (The Hague)
  • Master in Development Studies

5. Harvard University — Kennedy School of Government

  • Master of Public Administration in International Development

6. IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

  • MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water, Food and Energy Track
  • MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water Hazards, Risks and Climate Track
  • MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water and Health Track
  • MSc in Water and Sustainable Development — Water Resources and Ecosystem Health Track

7. Keio University

  • Master in Taxation Policy and Management

8. London School of Economics and Political Sciences

  • MSc Development Management
  • MSc Development Studies
  • MSc Global Health Policy
  • MSc International Social and Public Policy

9. National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS)

  • Tax Course of the Public Finance Program

9. Saitama University

  • International Graduate Program on Civil and Environmental Engineering

10. SOAS University of London

  • MSc Development Economics

MSc Economics

12. Stanford University

  • Master in International Policy

13. Université Clermont-Auvergne — FERDI

  • Master in Economic Policy Management

14. University of Leeds

  • Master of Public Health (International)
  • MSc Sustainable Cities
  • MSc Water Sanitation and Health Engineering
  • MSc Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security

15. University of Oxford

  • Blavatnik School of Government
  • Master of Public Policy
  • Department of International Development
  • MSc in Refugees and Forced Migration Studies

16. University of Tokyo

  • Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP)
  • Master of Public Policy, International Program
  • Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Science
  • International Program on Agricultural Development Studies

17. University of Tsukuba

  • Master’s Program in Economic and Public Policy

18. Yokohama National University

  • Infrastructure Management Program (IMP)|Institute of Urban Innovation, Yokohama National University (ynu.ac.jp)

Application Window #1: Window 1 will open from January 13 to February 28, 2025 at 12:00 noon EST

1.  Columbia University — School of International and Public Affairs

  • MPA in Economic Policy Management

2.  Columbia University — School of International and Public Affairs

  • MPA in Global Leadership

3.  Johns Hopkins University — Bloomberg School of Public Health

  • Master of Public Health

4.  KIT (Royal Tropical Institute) — Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

  • MS in Public Health and Health Equity

5. University of California-Berkeley — Goldman School of Public Policy

  • Master of Development Practice

6. Williams College — Center for Development Economics

  • Master of Art in Policy Economics

7. Yale University — School of Management

  • Master in Systemic Risk

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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (JSP)

by Public Health Update October 18, 2024
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The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) offers about 135 graduate scholarships a year for studies in economics, business and management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.

The ADB-JSP provides:

  • full tuition fees
  • monthly subsistence allowance (including housing)
  • books and instructional materials
  • medical insurance
  • travel expenses

For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

Major Fields of Study

  • Science and Technology: Agriculture, Biological Science, Computer Science, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Forestry, Genetics, and Health
  • Economics, Business and Management: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Commerce, E-Business, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Finance, International Cooperation, and Social Sciences
  • Development Studies: Asia Pacific Studies, Development Management, and Development Studies
  • Law and Public Policy: International Business Law, International Environmental Law, Policy Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, and Public Policy

Eligibility requirements

  • The candidate should:
  • be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible country
  • not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
  • have gained admission to an approved master’s course at a Designated Institution.
  • hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record;
  • have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. The candidate must have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies;
  • not be more than 35 years old at the time of application, unless waived in exceptional cases with the expressed endorsement of the Government of Japan;
  • be in good health;
  • agree to return and work in his/her home country for at least two (2) years after completion of studies under the Program in order to contribute to its development;
  • not be an Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff and consultants of ADB, or the close relatives of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as: spouse, mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew;
  • not be staff of ADB–JSP Designated Institutions;
  • not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country; and
  • not be already enrolled in graduate degree programs.
  • Applicants should not be more than 35 years of age at the time of application, unless waived in exceptional cases with the expressed endorsement of the Government of Japan.

Available to citizens of the following countries/areas:

  • Afghanistan
  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
  • Cambodia
  • Cook Islands
  • Federated States of Micronesia
  • Fiji
  • Georgia
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kiribati
  • Kyrgyz Republic
  • Lao People’s Democratic Republic
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mongolia
  • Myanmar
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Niue
  • Pakistan
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Philippines
  • Samoa
  • Solomon Islands
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Thailand
  • Timor-Leste
  • Tonga
  • Turkmenistan
  • Tuvalu
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Viet Nam

Procedures for Applying

  • Applicant requests for information and application forms from the chosen partner institution
  • Applicant completes required documents for application including ADB-JSP information sheet
  • Applicant sends documents to institution
  • Institution evaluates and decides on admission and applicant
  • Institution sends shortlist of candidates to ADB
  • ADB reviews submission from institutions
  • ADB recommends awardees based on its selection criteria to the Japanese executive director for approval
  • ADB selects scholars and informs institution
  • Institution informs all scholars

Criteria for selection of ADB–JSP scholars

  • Qualifications of the candidate.
  • ADB–JSP will give priority to the ranking, or order of merit, proposed by the Designated Institutions.
  • Preference to women candidates.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with lesser financial capacity.
  • The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who have previously studied abroad.
  • The Program will, in principle, not support applicants who are pursuing a second master’s degree.
  • Candidates who are applying at a Designated Institution in their own country may not be selected.
  • Diversity of nationalities in the overall Program as well as at each Designated Institution level will be considered.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with higher potential to occupy senior positions in development-related work and who have demonstrated professional interest and desire to contribute to development in their home countries.
  • Proposed Fields of Study should be closely linked to the candidate’s academic background and professional experience and should be in line with (a) the operational priority areas of ADB’s long-term strategy and/or (b) the priority issues and development challenges addressed by Japan’s ODA.

ADB’s operational priority areas under its Strategy 2030 are

  • addressing poverty and reducing inequalities;
  • accelerating progress in gender equality;
  • tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability;
  • making cities more livable;
  • promoting rural development and food security;
  • strengthening governance and institutional capacity; and
  • fostering regional cooperation and integration.

In the case of Japan ODA, the priority areas are

  • universal health coverage;
  • climate change and disaster risk management;
  • quality infrastructure investment;
  • public finance management; and
  • poverty reduction.

Scholarship Program: List of Academic Institutions

The ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB–JSP) enrolls about 250 students annually in academic institutions located in 9 countries within the Region. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to contribute to the economic and social development of their home countries. 

The University of Tokyo: School of International Health (Master in Health Science (International Health)

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Deadline for submission of application

  • Send applications for scholarships at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies.
  • Please refer to the normal month of intake and deadline of application in the participating academic institutions.

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Call for Applications! BCEPS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

by Public Health Update October 17, 2024
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Employer: University of Bergen
Municipality: Bergen
Scope: Fulltime
Duration: Temporary
Place of service: Årstadveien 17, 5018 Bergen
Deadline: 5th November 2024

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Global Health and Primary care, a full-time (100 %) position as postdoctoral research fellow is available from January 1, 2025, for a period of three (3) years (four years if one year is spent abroad at an international institution). The position is located at BCEPS, a new Centre of Excellence (SFF), and the position is funded by the University of Bergen.

About the project/work tasks:

The Fellow will work with the Rationing Lab at BCEPS led by Professor Zeke Emanuel and Professor Ole F. Norheim. The Rationing Lab aims to explore how implementing different ethical principles and priority setting criteria would affect population wellbeing. The Lab aims to develop a general ethical framework for priority setting that integrates utilitarian, egalitarian and prioritarian principles. In addition, the Lab will elaborate a new procedural approach for implementing models of priority setting. 

  • The Fellow will be instrumental in helping the Lab achieve these goals, and a research plan will be developed in collaboration between the Fellow and the Lab leads. 
  • The Fellow is expected to publish high-quality papers and initiate new innovative projects relevant for BCEPS

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within medicine, epidemiology, philosophy, ethics, political science, or economics, or have the doctoral thesis submitted prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded and at the latest within 5 months after the closing date for applications. 
  • Experience from relevant research projects in political philosophy, economics or health and climate change is a requirement 
  • The candidate should be able to work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others. 
  • Proficiency in both written and oral English is a requirement Special requirements for the position:
    Good understanding of ethical theory and key principles for priority setting in health is required

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. You cannot be employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution. The employee may be assigned required duties in the form of teaching and similar work at the department.

The fixed term period for the position is three years, with the possibility of an extension of the period with up to one year if a research-related stay abroad shall be included in the employment period. See regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow etc

We can offer:

  • Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment 
  • Salary NOK 624 500 (code 1352, pay grade 64) in the state salary scale. For applicants with a degree in Medicine or Dentistry, salary NOK 624 500 (code 1352, pay grade 65). For applicants with a medical specialization, salary NOK 646 000 (code 1352, pay grade 67) 
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

  • A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position 
  • Transcripts and diplomas (applicants with education from other countries than Norway must enclose witnessed diplomas in both the original language and authorized translations) and documentation of submitted doctoral thesis 
  • Complete list of publications 
  • Publications (pdf) it is important that each of the scholarly works on which the committee should place special emphasis, is attached in its entirety 
  • Two references (name and contact information)

General information:

For further information please contact Professor Ole F. Norheim, e-mail: ole.norheim@uib.no phone: +47 55586145. The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.Further information about our employment process can be found here.

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Registration is now open for the 5th WHO Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health – Advancing Universal Health Coverage for Refugees and Migrants: From Evidence to Action.

Period to register and enter the platform: October 15 to December 2, 2024.

Dates of the live streams: 2-6 December 2024.

Time: 90 minutes per day.

Format: Hybrid (Live from Bogotá, Colombia & globally streamed online).

Join global health leaders, policymakers and practitioners at the Fifth Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health. This event, organized by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Pan American Health Organization/WHO Regional Office for the Americas and the Colombian Ministry of Health, gathers governments, UN agencies, NGOs, researchers and civil society to advance equitable, human rights-based healthcare for refugees and migrants.

The Global School includes: keynote addresses, interactive panels, in-depth case studies and Q&A sessions, focused on refugee and migrant health.

Why Attend?

  • Engage with global experts on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for refugees and migrants.
  • Learn best practices and innovative solutions to strengthen health systems.
  • Earn a certificate of attendance for active participation.

Event Objective 
The Fifth Global School aims at promoting dialogue and action to advance the health and wellbeing of refugees and migrants through human rights and equity – based provision of health care. 

Key participants
This event is ideal for health sector officials, policymakers, public health experts, international organizations, NGOs and students involved in refugee and migrant health promotion.

Agenda
Over the course of five days, with sessions of 90 minutes each, the Global School will focus on advancing to the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for refugees and migrants. Main themes include:
Day 1: Primary Healthcare (PHC) Inclusive of Refugees and Migrants.
Day 2: Managing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) across the Migration Cycle.
Day 3: Equitable Health Financing Strategies.
Day 4: Bridging Research and Policymaking.
Day 5: UHC throughout and beyond Migrant Health Emergency Crises.

Register to access the full agenda and detailed session information. By joining the platform, you will receive exclusive content and updates about the event.

Certification and Registration
Participants who complete all daily evaluation surveys will be eligible to receive a Certificate of Attendance, issued by WHO at the end of the event. This certificate recognizes active participation and commitment during the Fifth Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health.

The event will be held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual participation. In-person participation is by invitation only, while virtual participation is open to all, with global live-streaming and opportunities for online engagement.

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Strategic Framework for improving newborn and child health in the South-East Asia Region (‎2024–2030)‎
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Strategic Framework for improving newborn and child health in the South-East Asia Region (‎2024–2030)‎

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Overview

The WHO South-East Asia Regional Strategic Framework for improving newborn and child health has been prepared to offer guidance to Member States (Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea [DPR Korea], India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste) to develop and strengthen national strategies and plans to improve newborn and child health and development. The Strategic Framework advocates for Member States to integrate an inclusive child health and development perspective into policies and actions, ensuring that governments commit to providing a healthy start for every child, aligning with child rights and overall societal and economic development goals. It emphasizes the importance of assessing the local situation to undertake appropriate actions and underscores the need for multisectoral collaboration, alignment with related health programmes and strengthening health systems. 

The implementation of initiatives in alignment with this Framework requires enhanced planning and capacity at both the national and subnational levels to scale up evidence-based interventions for newborn and child health across the continuum of care. However, it must be noted that this Framework is not an isolated strategy for newborn and child health. It recognizes that newborn and child health and well-being depend on the good health, nutrition and well-being of mothers and envisions it to be a part of a life-course continuum of care, which aligns harmoniously with maternal health programmes proximally and adolescent health programmes distally during programme implementation in countries. 

Substantial progress has been achieved in advancing the objectives of the Global Strategy of Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health (GWCAH) 2016–2030, particularly in the areas of nurturing care for early childhood development, childhood nutrition and addressing violence against children. The under-5 mortality rate (U5MR) dropped by 47% between 2010 and 2022, exceeding the global reduction of 28%, and the neonatal mortality rate (NMR) decreased by 41%, surpassing the global reduction of 24%. Notably, countries like Bhutan, DPR Korea, Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand have achieved the SDG targets for U5MR, with Bangladesh, India and Nepal making substantial progress.

Similarly, DPR Korea, Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand have achieved the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets for NMR, and another four countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal) are on track to achieving the SDG targets by 2030. While the overall SouthEast (SE) Asia Region is likely to achieve the SDG 2030 targets for U5MR and NMR, persistent efforts are needed, especially in Myanmar and Timor-Leste.

Vision: the regional vision is that all newborns and children survive and thrive to attain their maximum potential for health and well-being, and develop into fully productive citizens for their countries, the Region and the world.
Mission: countries in the Region achieve universal health coverage (UHC) for mothers, newborns and children with comprehensive good-quality health and wellness services that are evidence-based, equitable and affordable

Goals: this document aligns with the goals of GWCAH (2016–2030) and SDGs related to newborn and child health, focusing on the main SDG on health (SDG3) and related SDG for child development.

Guiding principles

The Regional Framework adopts the following guiding principles and recommends Member States to consider them while strengthening national newborn and child health and wellness programmes.

  • Respecting and meeting child rights
  • Primary health care oriented universal health coverage with equity and good quality of health care
  • Evidence-based policies and data-driven programmes
  • Life-course approach
  • Multisectoral collaboration and partnerships
  • Community engagement and empowerment

Strategic directions for improving newborn and child health

  • Strategic direction 1: strengthening health systems
  • Strategic direction 2: expanding coverage of effective interventions with equity
  • Strategic direction 3: ensuring quality of care
  • Strategic direction 4: empower and engage families and the community
  • Strategic direction 5: address newer priorities in newborn and child health

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US$ 1 billion in new and reaffirmed funding commitments announced for WHO’s ongoing Investment Round

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Berlin: In a powerful demonstration of high-level support, the World Health Organization (WHO) today received nearly US$ 700 million in new funding commitments from European countries, foundations and others, and another US$ 300 million in reaffirmed commitments.

Announced at the WHO Investment Round Signature Event at the World Health Summit in Berlin hosted by Germany, France, and Norway, the commitments highlighted the urgent need for investments in the Organization’s mission to improve health outcomes worldwide.

The world’s global health strategy, WHO’s Fourteenth General Programme of Work 2025-2028, was approved by WHO’s 194 Member States at the World Health Assembly in May. The Organization’s first ever Investment Round, also launched at the Assembly, aims to ensure that WHO has the predictable, flexible, and resilient funding it needs to effectively partner with countries to implement the strategy.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz; the Prime Ministers of Estonia (Kristen Michal), Montenegro (Milojko Spajić), and Norway (Jonas Gahr Støre); government Ministers and representatives of Germany, France, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland (UK); Wellcome CEO John-Arne Røttingen; European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen; Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates; and Gavi CEO Sania Nishtar were among leaders making commitments or speaking in support of WHO during the high-level event.

Federal Chancellor Scholz said Germany was committing nearly US$ 400 million of funding to WHO over the next four years, including more than US$ 260 million in new voluntary funding. In his address, the Chancellor said: “The WHO’s work benefits us all. What it needs for this work is sustainable financing that gives it the certainty to plan ahead and the flexibility to react.”

Global health foundation partners and CEOs made pledges including Wellcome, with a US$ 50 million commitment, and the Institute for Philanthropy, Resolve to Save Lives, and the World Diabetes Foundation each committing or recommitting US$ 10 million.

The WHO Foundation’s CEO Anil Soni announced a US$ 50 million commitment to the Investment Round, which includes part of a US$ 57 million pledge from Foundation S and Sanofi to support WHO’s global health agenda, and at least US$ 30 million in contributions from other philanthropic and private sector partners, including new commitments from Boehringer Ingelheim and Novo Nordisk.

Governments and partners have already been making significant pledges to the Investment Round, including 16 African governments so far, and in Berlin the Minister of Health for Mauritania, speaking on behalf of the African Union, reconfirmed support for a successful outcome to the Investment Round. Announcing plans to pledge or continue funding WHO were France, Spain, the UK, and the Gates Foundation. 

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, concluded the event by thanking donors and partners: “We know that we are making this ask at a time of competing priorities and limited resources. That’s why I have asked every Member State and every partner to step up. Every contribution counts. Once again, my deep thanks to Chancellor Scholz, co-hosts France and Norway, and the World Health Summit for the event tonight, and to all countries and partners who have announced pledges.”

The event marked a milestone in the Investment Round engagement process which will culminate at next month’s G20 leaders’ Summit, chaired by Brazilian President Lula da Silva. The Summit will be a moment for leaders to pledge additional resources for WHO, further advancing global health equity.

The event in Berlin, moderated by Isabelle Kumar, former news anchor, ended with a musical finale by Quire, symbolizing the unity and determination of all participants to work towards a fully funded WHO, capable of addressing the world’s most pressing health challenges.


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Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region commit to adolescent responsive health systems

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The Member States of WHO South-East Asia Region today adopted a Ministerial Declaration on Adolescent-Responsive Health Systems committing to policies, resources and services tailored to the unique needs of this age group for a healthier and more equitable future for all.

“Adolescent-responsive health systems is not just about treating diseases—it’s about empowering a generation. Such systems ensure that adolescents can access high-quality, inclusive, and respectful health services without financial barriers anywhere, including services for mental health, well-being and disability,” said Saima Wazed, Regional Director WHO South-East Asia, at the ministerial round table on adolescent responsive health systems during the ongoing Seventy Seventh Regional Committee Session of WHO South-East Asia Region.

The Declaration was signed at the end of the ministerial round table by the Ministers of Health and WHO leadership.  It emphasises on adolescent-responsive health system as the crucial strategy to strengthen PHC-oriented health system and achieve universal health coverage.

The Member States agreed to enhance national and subnational financial and human resource mobilization and allocation, including investment for accelerated actions for adolescent health and well-being through effective adolescent health programmes, cost-effective interventions including school health programmes, adolescent-friendly health services, comprehensive health education, mental health support and optimal use of digital technology including enforcement of relevant laws and regulations.

Promoting meaningful whole-of-society participation of and contribution from stakeholders, including adolescents, families, and communities, on an inclusive and mutually respectful basis, in raising public awareness, and promoting adolescent health throughout the programme cycle, right from planning to implementation, monitoring progress and accountability, are among the key highlights of the Declaration.
The Member State also committed to include adolescent health monitoring frameworks, including adolescent-specific indicators in routine health management and information systems and ensure that data is regularly collected, analysed, and utilized for policy and programmatic improvement at all levels, as well as regular assessment of health systems responsiveness towards the needs of adolescents.

Adolescence, the period from 10-19 years of age, is one of the most transformative phases of human development with rapid physical, cognitive, emotional, social and sexual changes that lay the foundation for lifelong health and well-being.

The WHO South-East Asia Region accounts for 27% of the world’s total adolescent population, nearly 360 million young people, which is the highest for any region.

While many adolescents transition from childhood to adulthood in good health, far too many face significant preventable health challenges. Despite significant reduction in adolescent mortality rate over the past two decades, still 616 adolescents die in our Region every day. Mental and neurological conditions along with self-harm and substance abuse are an increasing cause of illnesses among adolescents, up from 18% to 25% in the same period. Non-communicable diseases now contribute to 27% of health issues among adolescents. Nearly 2 million girls 15 to 19 years give birth annually in WHO South-East Asia Region, and the adolescent population bears the triple burden of malnutrition – 22% adolescents underweight, 8% overweight and high prevalence of nutritional deficiencies like iron deficiency anemia.

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Appreciating the progress made by the countries in institutionalizing adolescent-friendly health services, the Regional Director observed that the focus so far has been  on health facilities and curative care, largely overlooking a health systems approach with provision of a more comprehensive package of care that includes preventive, promotive and rehabilitative services, information provision, and counseling.

The Regional Director said for every dollar spent on adolescent health, there is upto 10 times the return on investment. “Investments in adolescent health provides triple dividend—benefits today, for decades to come, and for future generations”, she said.

Wazed said, “investing in health of women, girls and adolescents and vulnerable populations is among the tactical approaches adopted for a healthier, more equitable and sustainable region.”

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WHO felicitates Member States for public health achievements

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The World Health Organization today felicitated Bhutan for achieving interim targets for cervical cancer elimination; India for eliminating trachoma; Timor-Leste for eliminating lymphatic filariasis; Maldives and Sri Lanka for Hepatitis B control in children; and six countries for achieving SDG and global targets for reducing  under five mortality and still  birth rates.

“The progress being made is the Region is heartening. I congratulate countries for their achievements which demonstrates their commitment to health and wellbeing of people. I look forward to together building on this momentum to further accelerate efforts for equitable access to health services for all in our Region in the coming years,” said Saima Wazed, Regional Director WHO South-East Asia, at ‘Public Health Awards’ event at the Seventy Seventh Regional Committee Session being held here. She presented a plaque and citation to each Member State for their achievements.

Bhutan was recognized for reaching the 2030 interim targets towards elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem, the first country in the Region to achieve this significant public health milestone. The interim 90-70-90 targets are 90% girls fully vaccinated against Human papillomavirus (HPV vaccine)  by 15 years of age; 70% women screened with a high-performance test by 35 years of age and again by 45 years of age; and 90% women identified with cervical disease provided treatment. 

“The success of the Royal Government of Bhutan is driven by strong leadership, favourable health policies, organized health systems, well-defined country priorities, motivated health workforce, and efficient coordination by the Ministry of Health. Active community participation and collaboration with partners have also contributed significantly. The  achievement is especially commendable considering that the major part of the capacity building was carried out when COVID-19 was at its peak,” the Regional Director said.

India was felicitated for elimination of trachoma as a public health problem. India is the third country in the Region after Nepal and Myanmar to achieve this feat.

“India’s success is due to the strong leadership of its government and the commitment of ophthalmologists and other cadres of health-care workers. They worked together with partners to ensure effective surveillance, diagnosis and management of active trachoma, provision of surgical services for trichiasis, and promotion of water, sanitation and hygiene, particularly facial cleanliness, among communities,” the Regional Director said.

Timor-Leste was awarded for elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem.

“Timor-Leste’s achievement is driven by the strong leadership of its government, dedication of health-care workers, and active participation of the community in collaboration with partners. Together, they have ensured high-quality mass drug administration  campaigns, effective surveillance, management of cases with chronic lymphatic filariasis, and promoted community engagement to stop transmission and support those affected by the disease,” Wazed said. Timor-Leste is the fifth country in the Region to eliminate lymphatic filariasis.

Lauding Maldives and Sri Lanka for achieving hepatitis B control, the Regional Director said, preventing hepatitis B infection in children substantially reduces chronic infections and cases of liver cancer and cirrhosis in adulthood.

Bhutan was also recognized for achieving the SDG and global 2030 targets of reducing under 5 mortality and stillbirth rates.

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand   were awarded for achieving the SDG and global targets for reduction of under-5 mortality, neonatal mortality and stillbirth rates.

The SDG target 3.2 for under-5 mortality rate is to reduce to 25 or less per 1000 live births and for neonatal mortality rate is to reduce to 12 or less per 1000 live births by 2030. The 2030 still birth rate reduction target is 12 or fewer still births per 1000 births. 

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The Seventy Seventh Regional Committee Session of WHO South-East Asia wrapped up with Member States adopting resolutions setting new targets for measles and rubella elimination, expanding the corpus of the regional health emergency fund and committing to adolescent responsive health systems.

The Member countries agreed to extend the target for elimination of measles and rubella by the Region, aspiring to achieve by 2026.

The resolution also endorsed the “Strategic Plan for measles and rubella elimination and sustenance in the WHO South-East Asia Region 2024–2028” for achieving and sustaining measles and rubella elimination in the Region. Working against the earlier 2023 target, five countries of the Region have achieved measles and rubella elimination.

“While regionally, we have made good progress on elimination of measles and rubella, the COVID 19 pandemic did disrupt this progress. I am pleased the Regional Committee has resolved to revise the elimination target,” said Saima Wazed, Regional Director, at the closing of the Regional Committee.

At the WHO’s regional annual governing body meeting, the Member countries agreed to the treble the corpus of South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to US$ 3 million beginning 2026. In addition to supporting lifesaving interventions during emergency response, the SEARHEF will also be strengthened to fill critical gaps in health emergency preparedness and capacities of countries.

The Regional Committee also endorsed the Ministerial Declaration on adolescent-responsive health systems that countries adopted at a ministerial round table earlier in the week. The declaration calls for policies, resources and services tailored to the unique needs of this age group for a healthier and more equitable future for all. The declaration emphasises on adolescent-responsive health system as the crucial strategy to strengthen PHC-oriented health system and achieve universal health coverage.

The Regional Committee reviewed the progress being made towards achieving universal health coverage and health-related Sustainable Development Goals as countries shared initiatives and reiterated resolve to accelerate efforts to achieve the global targets.

The three-day Regional Committee that ended yesterday discussed progress reports on previous resolutions including traditional medicines; strengthening health workforce education and training; and intensifying activities for dengue control and malaria elimination.  The resolution on decade of action to end viral hepatitis, HIV and STIs; universal access to people centered health care and services; progress and acceleration plan for non-communicable diseases and advancing health emergency preparedness and response in the Region were also deliberated upon.

Reiterating WHO Director-General Dr Tedros key asks made in his opening address to the Regional Committee, Wazed urged Member States to engage actively in negotiations for the Pandemic Agreement.

The Regional Director thanked Member States for their generous commitment to WHO Investment Round, and reiterated WHO’s continued support to accelerate public health across the Region.

“We are one team …. with a unified vision – a vision which can benefit every living person on this planet. I am pleased to be among you in this noble calling, and in this noble endeavor of ours,” the Regional Director said. 

During the Regional Committee, Member States were felicitated for achievements and advancements in public health. Bhutan was awarded for achieving interim targets for cervical cancer elimination; India for eliminating trachoma; Timor-Leste for eliminating lymphatic filariasis; Maldives and Sri Lanka for Hepatitis B control in children. Bhutan was also given an award for achieving SDG and global targets for reducing under five mortality and still birth rates.  The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand   were awarded for achieving the SDG and global targets for reduction of under-5 mortality, neonatal mortality and stillbirth rates.

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