Italian Network for Global Health Teaching (RIISG)

In 2009, Doctors with Africa CUAMM, together with academic partners, institutions and associations, contributed to the creation of the Italian Network for Global Health Teaching – RIISG. The main aim is to help enhance the health of the population and reduce inequalities among and within countries, through improvements in knowledge, attitudes and health provider practices.

RIISG is a follow-up to the project “Equal opportunities for health: action for development” that aimed to raise awareness on the close link between health and development and to make the health community accountable for taking action, in line with the efforts made at international level for achieving the Millennium Development Goals – with a specific reference to those focusing on health as child mortality reduction, improvement of maternal health and control of communicable diseases – and through the strengthening of national healthcare systems. The project, which started in May 2007 and ended up in April 2009, was co-financed by the European Union and it involved different European partners, creating a strong network among partners and associates. The project was implemented by Doctors with Africa CUAMM. Project partners and associates included the German Medical Aid Organization action medeor e.V., the Foundation of Humanitarian Aid “Redemptoris Missio”, Medicus Mundi Spain and many others.