EU Horizon Europe Call: Strengthening Public Health Systems through Digital Transformation and Capacity Building
The European Commission has launched a Horizon Europe call to strengthen public health systems in low- and middle-income countries through digital transformation and capacity building. The call focuses on integrating digital health technologies, improving disease surveillance, and enhancing health workforce competencies. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, public health agencies, and large NGOs. The call emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches that combine digital innovation with public health expertise. GSLI's courses in Public Health & Epidemiology, Project Management, and M&E are directly relevant to designing comprehensive health system strengthening projects. The call has a total indicative budget of €50 million, with individual projects up to €5 million.
Strategic Overview
The European Commission has launched a Horizon Europe call to strengthen public health systems in low- and middle-income countries through digital transformation and capacity building. The call focuses on integrating digital health technologies, improving disease surveillance, and enhancing health workforce competencies. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, public health agencies, and large NGOs. The call emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches that combine digital innovation with public health expertise. GSLI's courses in Public Health & Epidemiology, Project Management, and M&E are directly relevant to designing comprehensive health system strengthening projects. The call has a total indicative budget of €50 million, with individual projects up to €5 million.
Who is it For?
Research institutions, universities, public health institutes, and large NGOs with experience in digital health, epidemiology, and health system strengthening in partner countries. Consortia must include partners from at least three EU member states or associated countries, and LMIC partners are strongly encouraged.
Priorities
The donor prioritizes digital health integration, interoperability of health information systems, capacity building for health data analytics, and strengthening disease surveillance networks. Projects should demonstrate scalability and sustainability.
Eligibility
Applicants must form a consortium of at least three independent legal entities from different EU member states or associated countries. The coordinator must have a strong track record in EU-funded projects. All partners must demonstrate financial and operational capacity.
Path to Success
GSLI's Public Health & Epidemiology course provides the foundational knowledge for disease surveillance and outbreak response, while Project Management for Development ensures effective coordination across consortium partners. Procurement & Supply Chain training is essential for digital health technology procurement and logistics. M&E courses help design robust impact assessment frameworks, and the Writing Winning Proposals course equips teams with the skills to craft competitive bids aligned with Horizon Europe evaluation criteria, significantly enhancing the proposal's success rate.
Recommended GSLI Courses
- Public Health & Epidemiology
- Project Management for Development
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Writing Winning Proposals
Deadline: 2026-09-15
Persona: General
Urgency: Normal