New €21 million investment to fight diarrheal diseases in Africa
New €21 million investment to fight diarrheal diseases in Africa
Updated at: June 9, 2026 at 01:00 PM
As of June 2026, the Global Health EDCTP3 has launched a major €21 million investment to fight diarrheal diseases in sub-Saharan Africa.
This initiative supports four innovative projects—CARE-Africa, PRoRota, HUNADIA, and TARGET—aimed at improving health outcomes in a region facing increased risks from climate change, malnutrition, and poor sanitation.
Diarrheal diseases remain a leading cause of death for children under five, claiming millions of lives annually.
The funding will support late-stage clinical research and strengthen health systems.
Notably, the CARE-Africa project is developing an AI-based tool to provide rapid diagnoses and treatment recommendations in just five minutes, even offline.
Other projects, like TARGET, focus specifically on treating malnourished children in Kenya and Tanzania.
By combining advanced technology with large-scale clinical trials across multiple countries, this investment marks a vital step toward protecting vulnerable populations and building more resilient health infrastructure across the African continent.
