Health in Swiss International Cooperation
The overall goal of SDC’s cooperation in health is to improve population health with a special focus on poor and vulnerable groups. Improving the health status of populations provides opportunities for enhanced livelihoods and well-being and, thus, reduces poverty and vulnerability. SDC’s humanitarian and development cooperation is channelled through a mix of bilateral, multilateral, and global cooperation efforts. The agency supports its partners to move beyond project-based approaches towards a coordinated programme and sector approach promoting ownership. SDC systematically fosters the participation of its partners in national, regional, and international debates and exchanges.