The context of the programme is the dramatic health situation in many developing countries, and the concerted action of the EU to fight the poverty-related diseases AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.

The programme objective is to accelerate the development of new or improved drugs and vaccines against these diseases, with a focus on phase II and III clinical trials and on Sub-Saharan Africa.

The objectives and activities including specific strategies and action plans to be undertaken by EDCTP are described in a Joint Programme. If you are interested in applying for EDCTP funding please read our Joint Programme carefully.