Clean water, a reliable power supply and cooling systems for medicines and vaccines are still not a given in many rural hospitals in Africa. To address this challenge and improve healthcare in remote regions, the EU has supported the SophiA project (Sustainable Off-grid solutions for Pharmacies and Hospitals in Africa) with €7.4 million in funding. 13 European partners are working together to develop innovative, solar-powered container solutions that provide CO2-neutral energy, clean drinking water and advanced cooling technologies – sustainably strengthening medical infrastructure in Africa.