by admin | Jul 24, 2026 | Health Worker Capacity, health workforce development, Notes from the Field
By Wema Kamuzora, Francisca Pratap (CIHEB Tanzania) and Ronald Ng’eno Outside the home of Francis, a traditional healer, a thatched shelter made from wooden poles offers welcome shade. It serves as a waiting area where patients sit, chatting with neighbors or...
by admin | Jan 29, 2025 | data for decision making, Immunization, Vaccines
Imagine a child who has never received a single vaccine. These children are among the most vulnerable in the world and account for nearly half of all deaths from preventable diseases like measles and tetanus. While global vaccination rates have improved, millions of...
by admin | Jul 11, 2024 | Immunization, Supply Chain, Vaccines
Dr. Fausta Michael, a pediatrician leading the Ministry of Health (MoH) Surveillance Unit in Tanzania, beams with pride as she talks about the recent strides her country has made in the fight against polio. A key factor in this success story? A seemingly simple yet...
by admin | Jun 20, 2023 | data for decision making
The recent detection of poliovirus in places where it hasn’t been found for years has demonstrated the need for improved eradication efforts by governments and partners across the globe. Eradicating a disease isn’t easy, particularly in areas with limited capacity for...
