Objectives of SDC's Cooperation in Health

SDC's cooperation in health aims to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

Goal of SDC's Cooperation in Health

• To improve the health of the poor and most vulnerable populations.

To meet this goal and in line with its guiding principles, SDC pursues the following objectives:

General Objective of SDC's Cooperation in Health

• To reduce inequities by strengthening pro poor health systems and making the offer more responsive to the needs.

SDC's Cooperation in Health is, thus, addressing at the same time both the beneficiary level which defines the demand for services as well as at the system and service level which constitutes the offer. Specifically, SDC thrives;

• To improve the demand for adequate health services by empowering the poor and most vulnerable groups to make informed and healthier choices and by participating actively in shaping health services.
• To improve the offer by strengthening sustainable, accessible and effective pro poor health services of adequate quality at the various levels.