Tanzania, CHAI Joint Monitoring, On-site Mentorship Programme for Critically Ill Patients, Newborns 

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI) and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), launched a joint monitoring and on-site mentorship programme in key emergency care units. The programme aims to improve the quality of services for critically ill patients, including newborns. 

The exercise, which began on 10th  August 2026 at Madaba District Council Hospital in Ruvuma Region, aimed to strengthen the capacity of health professionals to provide specialised care and timely medical interventions to patients requiring emergency attention. 

According to the Ministry of Health, the five-day exercise, which ran until 14 August 2026, covered 10 health facilities: Kondoa District Hospital, Meru District Hospital, Tunduru District Hospital, Bwisya District Hospital, Mbarali District Hospital, Mvomero District Hospital, Mafia District Hospital, Mkomaindo District Hospital, Mbulu TC and Madaba District Hospital. 

The programme brought together health professionals from the Ministry of Health and regional hospitals in Ruvuma, Mbeya, Mtwara, Dodoma, Pwani, Mwanza, Manyara, Arusha and Morogoro. The initiative provided an opportunity to share expertise and strengthen the skills needed to deliver effective emergency care. 

The Ministry said the monitoring and mentorship programme forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the performance of health professionals and improve the delivery of quality healthcare services, particularly for critically ill patients and newborns who require timely, safe and effective care. 

(Source: Daily News)