Health Systems Strengthening

Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is already affecting health and livelihoods in Tanzania and across Africa. Rising temperatures, floods, droughts, and changing disease patterns are worsening maternal and child health outcomes.

Women, particularly those in rural communities, carry the greatest burden as caregivers, farmers, and frontline providers of water and food. McF’s Women, Climate & Health Program focuses on protecting women and families from climate-related health risks, while empowering women to be leaders in building resilient, climate-smart communities.

1) Digital Health

Problem

Many Tanzanian facilities still rely on paper records, slowing decision-making and limiting service delivery. Existing digital platforms are often fragmented and difficult for health workers to use.

McF Approach

  • Co-design simple digital tools with health workers (e.g., stock trackers, dashboards).
  • Train users and managers in digital literacy and troubleshooting.
  • Integrate solutions with national systems like DHIS2 to ensure sustainability.
  • Support governments with planning, governance, and financing for long-term use.
Digital Health Systems

2) Health Workforce

Problem

Tanzania faces severe health worker shortages—especially in rural areas. Many health workers lack opportunities for continuous training, mentorship, and career progression.

McF Approach

  • Support government workforce planning to deploy staff equitably.
  • Train health workers at all levels—from CHWs to specialists—through on-the-job mentorship.
  • Strengthen supervision, feedback, and recognition systems to improve performance and retention.
  • Advocate for sustainable financing for salaries and training through domestic and donor funds.
Health Workforce

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Maternal Care Foundation
 McF, 1st Floor, Acacia Estates,
 84, Kinondoni Road, Kinondoni
 Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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