Tanzania: Zanzibar Bolsters Community Health Workers' Capacity in Reducing Maternal, Child Deaths
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THAMINI Uhai Organisation has held a meeting with senior officials from the Zanzibar Ministry of Health to bolster the capacity of leaders and healthcare providers in implementing interventions aimed at reducing maternal deaths during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as newborn deaths.
Zanzibar’s THAMINI Uhai Organisation recently convened a meeting with senior officials from the Zanzibar Ministry of Health to enhance the skills of leaders and healthcare providers in tackling maternal and newborn mortality. Dr. Fatma Kabole, Deputy Director for Health Promotion and Education, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and health stakeholders in implementing effective strategies.
The government remains committed to strengthening preventive health services and raising public awareness, particularly among pregnant women, to reduce maternal deaths. Mwanaisha Juma Fakih, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, highlighted the critical role of healthcare providers in identifying and addressing complications early to protect both mothers and babies.
Sande Domeniko, Obstetrician and Director of Projects, stressed that the health sector must achieve its targets for reducing maternal and newborn deaths through collective efforts involving all stakeholders. Halima Ali Khamis, Zanzibar Community Health Workers Coordinator, underscored the pivotal role of community health workers in monitoring pregnant women's health, facilitating timely access to healthcare, and enabling early intervention to prevent serious complications.
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