Zan Health Foundation.

• Disaster Preparedness and Response:
Zanzibar is increasingly vulnerable to natural and human-made disasters, including floods, tropical storms, disease outbreaks, and fires. At Zan Health, we work proactively to build community resilience, reduce risk, and respond effectively to emergencies that threaten lives, health, and livelihoods.
• Risk Reduction Work:
We believe that disaster preparedness begins long before a crisis strikes. Zan Health works with local communities to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen preparedness systems at the grassroots level.
• Reduce the prevalence of malnutrition, especially among children under 5 and pregnant women.
• Strengthen community-based health systems through education, training, and outreach.
• Support early detection and management of preventable diseases.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and food security through community engagement.
• Our Risk Reduction Activities Include:
• Community risk mapping and vulnerability assessments
• Public awareness campaigns on climate change, hygiene, and safe shelter
• Promotion of resilient infrastructure (e.g., safe water points, waste management systems)
• Support for community-based disaster committees

• Coordination with Government
Zan Health works in close collaboration with Zanzibar’s disaster management authorities, health offices, and local governments to ensure a unified, coordinated approach to disaster preparedness and response.

Emergency Response Highlights

• Community Health Education:
Zan Health has responded to several local emergencies, providing life-saving services and critical support during times of crisis.
• Key Responses Include:
• Rapid deployment of first aid volunteers during flash floods in Urban West Region
• Distribution of emergency hygiene kits to families during disease outbreaks (e.g., cholera, COVID-19)
• Support to displaced families with clean water, food, and temporary shelter
• Mobile health clinics offering urgent care and health education in affected areas
• Training Initiatives:
Preparedness is empowerment. We invest in training individuals and institutions so they can respond safely and effectively in emergency situations.

Ongoing Training Programs:

• First Aid & Basic Life Support:
For tour guides, youth, and community volunteers.
• Emergency Response Drills:
In schools, markets, and coastal communities.
• Disaster Risk Awareness:
For teachers, students, and ward leaders.
• Climate Resilience Education:
Promoting eco-awareness and disaster-smart agriculture.

Key Partnerships:

• Zanzibar Disaster Management Commission (ZDMC)
• Ministry of Health Emergency and Preparedness Unit
• Local Shehas and Municipal Councils
• Public Health Emergency Committeesouth and adolescents

We participate in joint planning, simulation exercises, and post-disaster reviews to ensure accountability, coordination, and improved community outcomes.