Aga Khan, AFD ink Sh700m infectious malady control bid
The Aga Khan Health Services in Tanzania and the French Development Agency signed a €300,000 grant to establish infectious diseases units in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.
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The Aga Khan Health Services and the French Development Agency ink 780m/ deal for establishing infectious disease units
The Aga Khan Health Services Tanzania (AKHS,T) in partnership with the French Development Agency signed a-€300,000 grant agreement to establish infectious diseases units in the hospitals of Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.
Education resources during COVID-19
The Aga Khan Foundation is co-designing new solutions and adapting its current education programming with local communities, educators, families and learners worldwide.
How a pregnant mother survived coronavirus
The following video, of the pregnant mother who contracted COVID-19, is a testimony to the dedication and commitment of the staff of the Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam.
Aga Khan Health Services and Aga Khan University launch COVID-19 self-screening app in Tanzania
Aga Khan Health Services and Aga Khan University have launched CoronaCheck, a new mobile app for android and iPhone that will help Tanzanians easily and safely evaluate symptoms with an in-home screening tool and understand the next steps to looking after themselves. This app can be downloaded free of cost.
Aga Khan screening tool makes Covid-19 detection easier
Tanzanians can now easily and safely evaluate Covid-19 symptoms with an in-home screening tool, thanks to a new initiative by the Aga Khan Health Services and the Aga Khan University.
Teaching to support learning in times of crisis
Effective parental involvement in home schooling during COVID-19
The Aga Khan University in Tanzania conducted a study entitled "Strengthening Teaching and Raising Achievement in Pre-primary and Primary Schools" (STRAPPS) in Newala District.
Improving material and newborn mortality rates in Tanzania
Dr Simiyu is one of the doctors working at the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)-supported health clinics and hospitals in the eight districts of the Mwanza Region, bordering Lake Victoria. With a C$ 12 million grant from Global Affairs Canada, the AKF programme is working to reduce maternal and newborn mortality among almost 1 million people.
Ramla Vuai Khamis: Positive and prepared
Ramla Vuai Khamis is a scrub nurse at Mnazi Mmoja – the largest and main referral hospital in Zanzibar. Her calm demeanour is well-suited for her work, where organisation and preparedness are critical factors of success.