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@scotgov International Devpt Team acc. Partner countries: Malawi Zambia Rwanda Pakistan. Our Cab Sec @AngusRobertson. #SDGs #GlobalCitzenship #Humanitarian

[ScotGovID 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @ScotGovID]

We are now in the pre-election period.

Our social media activity is restricted until after the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

Read more: https://t.co/frHYqNryyh

[Centre For Parasitology @WCIPGLASGOW]

On route to meet the @ScotGovID team today. Alway so supportive of the partnership & collaboration with @UnzaOfficial & @KUHeS_mw 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇲🇼 🇿🇲

[Centre For Parasitology @WCIPGLASGOW]

A very warm welcome from @UofGlasgow principal Prof Andy Schofield today for visitors from @KUHeS_mw & @UnzaOfficial 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇲🇼 🇿🇲

[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

Scotland's international development work is helping to transform lives in our partner countries.

First Minister @JohnSwinney reflected on his recent visit to Malawi and Zambia, where he saw the impact of health, equalities and climate justice projects supported by @ScotGov.

[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

Following his visit to Zambia and Malawi, First Minister @JohnSwinney has pledged @ScotGov support to the “Cancel Debt, Choose Hope" campaign, a global movement calling for a fairer approach to resolving global debt crises.

Find out more: https://t.co/OGhLkhq01s

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We’re marking 20 years of @ScotGov International Development partnerships in Malawi.

In his first visit to the country, First Minister @JohnSwinney engaged with projects driving progress in areas including climate justice, civil society and health.

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

We are helping to tackle global health challenges.

In Zambia, First Minister @JohnSwinney announced £125,000 match-funding to improve access to safe surgery for children.

This will help develop new oxygen technology, supporting Dundee-based charity @KidsOperating.

[ScotGovID 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @ScotGovID]

FM @JohnSwinney's visit to Zambia - the first undertaken by a First Minister - highlights Scotland’s ongoing commitment to our international development partnerships.

We thank our partners who have engaged with and supported the First Minister during this milestone visit.

[ScotGovID 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @ScotGovID]

First Minister @JohnSwinney has visited the @LUSAKABB laboratory in Zambia.

The state-of-the-art facility - supported by £1m @scotgov funding - provides a platform for Zambia, Malawi and Scotland to research non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

[First Minister @ScotGovFM]

First Minister @JohnSwinney is in Zambia – one of Scotland’s international development partner countries.

He met with the President of Zambia @HHichilema, they discussed shared priorities including trade and investment, inclusive education, and renewable energy.

[Jeremy Bagg @bagg_jeremy]

Please read this guest blog from Dr James Mchenga. Exciting that 🇲🇼 was represented! 👇 Symposium on Dental Education in African Countries - a Reflection @The_Maldent_MW @ScotGovID @ScotlandMalawi @KUHeS_mw @rcpsglasgow @UofGDental https://t.co/0QU1Pin0Zr via @bagg_jeremy

[Jeremy Bagg @bagg_jeremy]

The MalDent Project features on the NHS Scotland Global Citizenship Programme webinar series. @ScotGovID @ScottishGHCU @ScotlandMalawi @THETlinks @UofGVC @rcpsglasgow @The_Maldent_MW @KUHeS_mw @WCIPGLASGOW @MipandoMwapa https://t.co/UXwj8jfjsJ via @bagg_jeremy

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

First Minister @JohnSwinney reiterated his horror at genocide unfolding in Gaza.

He set out new economic, diplomatic and humanitarian measures in response to the Israeli government's actions, and called for the urgent recognition of Palestine.

More: https://t.co/5czjKTkSUx

[Jeremy Bagg @bagg_jeremy]

Shaping Oral Health and NCDs at WHO RC75 in Lusaka. Strong representation from Dr Wellington Chikuni about oral health developments in Malawi. 👇@The_Maldent_MW @KUHeS_mw @UofGDental @rcpsglasgow @ScotGovID @ScotlandMalawi https://t.co/22fy0AZOwc via @bagg_jeremy

[ScotGovID 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @ScotGovID]

Great to attend the launch of the 18th International Fair Trade Towns Conference this evening - taking place in Edinburgh from Sat 30 Aug to Sun 31 Aug.

The theme for the conference this year is Your Town, Our World – Fair Trade Communities & Local Action to achieve the SDGs

[Blantyre Blantyre Research Facility @BlantyreRf]

South/South collaboration on our @ScotGovID funded Vaccine Efficacy study going well we hosted study partners from @UnzaOfficial last week Tackling #Globalhealth issues together #knowledgetransfer @UofGVC @AngusRobertson 🇿🇲 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇲🇼

[Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET) @THETlinks]

The Scottish Government Global Health Partnership Programme shows how targeted investment in health partnerships can drive mutual system strengthening and equitable outcomes. 🌍

Proud to work with @ScotGov to improve healthcare  in #Malawi, #Rwanda, #Zambia & #Scotland.

[Angus Robertson @AngusRobertson]

The programme builds on the success of the NHS Scotland Global Citizenship programme, which supports NHS staff to engage in health work around the world. Thanks to all partners in Scotland, Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia

[Angus Robertson @AngusRobertson]

The new health partnership programme will help Malawi, Rwanda, Zambia and Scotland strengthen their health systems by creating networks through which healthcare professionals can share skills, experience and knowledge.
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[Angus Robertson @AngusRobertson]

Congrats to everyone involved in the Scottish Health Partnership Programme to improve international access to healthcare. It marks the 20th anniversary of Scotland’s international development programme.