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Project Summary:
"Healthy Isles, Bright Futures" is a transformative health initiative aimed at revitalizing and strengthening the primary healthcare system across the Zanzibar Archipelago. By enhancing infrastructure, building local capacity, and improving access to essential services, this project seeks to create a resilient, community-centered primary care network that meets the needs of all Zanzibaris — especially women, children, and underserved rural populations.
This three-year initiative aligns with the Zanzibar Health Sector Strategic Plan and supports Tanzania's commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and equitable healthcare delivery.
Project Objectives
- Upgrade and equip 30 primary healthcare centers (PHCs) with essential medical supplies, clean water access, solar power, and basic diagnostics.
- Train and deploy 150 primary care professionals (doctors, nurses, midwives, community health workers) with emphasis on maternal and child health, preventive care, and disease surveillance.
- Digitize patient records and integrate health data reporting across facilities for real-time monitoring and policy planning.
- Launch outreach campaigns on hygiene, nutrition, maternal health, and immunization in collaboration with local leaders and youth ambassadors.
- Improve procurement and distribution of medicines and equipment to reduce stock-outs and ensure timely care delivery.
Improve Primary Health Infrastructure:
Expand Skilled Health Workforce:
Strengthen Health Information Systems:
Enhance Community Engagement and Education:
Establish Sustainable Supply Chains:
Target Area
- Unguja and Pemba Islands, Zanzibar.
- Focus on rural districts with poor health indicators: Micheweni, Chake Chake, Mkoani, Kaskazini A, and Kati.
Project Duration:
36 months (3 years)
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Key Innovations
- Solar-powered PHCs to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
- mHealth tools for remote training and monitoring.
- XmHealth tools for accountability and feedback.
- Mobile health units for outreach in hard-to-reach islets.
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Partners & Stakeholders
- Ministry of Health Zanzibar.
- WHO, UNICEF, and local NGOs.
- Zanzibar Nurses Association
- Community leaders and women's groups.
Budget Overview
| Budget Category | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure (Renovation & Equipment) | 800,000 | 500,000 | 200,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Human Resources Training & Deployment | 300,000 | 400,000 | 300,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Health Information System (Digitalization) | 150,000 | 100,000 | 50,000 | 300,000 |
| Community Engagement & Health Education | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 300,000 |
| Medicines & Medical Supplies | 250,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 | 850,000 |
| Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) | 50,000 | 75,000 | 100,000 | 225,000 |
| Operational & Administrative Costs | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 300,000 |
| Total Estimated Budget | 1.75M | 1.575M | 1.15M | $4,475,000 |
Expected Outcomes by Year 3
- 90% of target PHCs operational 24/7 with basic diagnostics and trained staff
- 40% increase in antenatal visits and skilled birth attendance
- Reduction in under-five mortality by 20% in targeted regions
- Over 200,000 individuals reached with preventive health education
- Improved health data reporting coverage from 45% to 90%
Slogan:
“From Healing Isles to Thriving Futures — One Clinic, One Community at a Time.”
