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Families in Ilala District are set to benefit from improved health services after the district received essential medical equipment, protective gear for health workers, two vehicles, and 56 bicycles from UNFPA and AMREF, in partnership with the Government of Canada through Global Affairs.
The support is part of Tanzania’s ongoing efforts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths, guided by President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s health priorities.
Canada’s Ambassador to Tanzania, Emily Burns, said the partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to ensuring every Tanzanian mother and child has access to quality care.
“Investing in midwives and health workers is investing in people’s lives, family wellbeing, and the future of Tanzanian communities,” Ambassador Burns said.
The two vehicles will make it easier for health workers to reach remote neighborhoods, while the bicycles will enable community health officers to visit households efficiently, ensuring families receive timely medical support.
This initiative supports the country’s Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) and Tanzania’s 2050 Development Vision by strengthening health services at the community level, directly improving the lives of mothers and children in Ilala.