Health

Healthy people are more likely to participate in the economy and therefore contribute to the development of their country. We want to help develop an efficient and sustainable health system which ensures quality health care for all.

What we do

Access to primary health care for the poorest

We improve the quality of care in the health centres and decentralised small hospitals which are often located in rural areas. Similarly, we help to increase geographical access by building and equipping health infrastructures.

Health and sexual and reproductive rights

Promoting and protecting sexual and reproductive rights – including HIV response – are key to women’s empowerment and the well-being of households. Addressing the subject of family planning remains a challenge at the heart of the dialogue with our partners. Finally, we contribute to the fight against sexual violence with awareness-raising activities and the improvement of care given to victims.

Financing health care services

We work on developing health care insurance based on mutual insurance system This is essential to guarantee the population’s access to health care.

Assisting health ministries

We assist health ministries in developing a network of functional health entities and we support them in their role as organ that sets the standards, controls the quality and finances the healthcare services.

Developing staff competences

We work to ensure the ongoing training and specialisation of health executives, including hospital management, decentralisation of surgical skills, etc.

News & Events

e-learning action research Resources

30 January 2026

E-learning: facilitating change through action research

Explore two e-learning modules on action research, a powerful approach to continuous learning, adaptive management and stronger impact in international cooperation.

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22 January 2026

From Junior Expert to Country Representative: Samy’s journey with the Red Cross in Burundi

From Junior Expert to a country-level role at 28, Samy builds disaster preparedness with Red Cross Flanders in Burundi through hands-on field work.

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21 January 2026

Enabel strengthens global alliances at the World Economic Forum with three strategic partnerships

At Davos 2026, Enabel reinforces its global leadership by uniting public, private and civil society partners to drive inclusive, cross-sector international cooperation with real local impact.

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22 December 2025

AleDia in Mali: When digital innovation becomes a lever for women’s autonomy and children’s health

In Mali, a digital health solution improves paediatric care while empowering women health workers and promoting gender equality in healthcare.

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22 December 2025

EnabelTalks: Virunga National Park and the green corridor in the DR Congo

Emmanuel de Merode shares insights on Virunga National Park, biodiversity protection and the Green Corridor in the heart of the Congo Basin.

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17 December 2025

Healthy people, healthy planet

Read our key insights and recommendations for a climate-smart health action, at the intersection of climate justice and health equity.

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