Tanzania commits to provide mothers, children quality and safe healthcare services
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and newborn healthcare, with government officials saying continued investment in the health sector is aimed at ensuring safe, quality and accessible services for all mothers and children.
The Government Chief Medical Officer, Dr Grace Magembe, made the reaffirmation at the Mwananyamala Hospital in Dar es Salaam on Thursday when receiving medical equipment from the Canadian government, including two ambulances, noting that the government is strengthening healthcare systems in line with global targets.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Dr Magembe said that efforts are also being made to improve working conditions for health workers and increase the capacity of midwives to ensure better maternal and child health services across the country.
Elaborating, the Dr noted that collaboration between the government and development partners has continued to deliver positive results in improving reproductive, maternal and child health services.
Canada’s representative in Tanzania, Kevin Tokar, expressed satisfaction with the implementation of the project and pledged continued support to strengthen midwifery services, saying they play a key role in saving the lives of mothers and newborns.
UNFPA Tanzania representative Mark Bryan Schreiner said investment in midwives is critical in ensuring safe pregnancies and improving the wellbeing of women and children.
The seven-year “Thamini Uzazi Salama” project, implemented by UNFPA in partnership with the Government of Tanzania and funded by Global Affairs Canada, aims to increase the number of skilled midwives and improve maternal and newborn health services in Dar es Salaam and Shinyanga regions.
