Maternal and Child Health

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  • Maternal and Child Health:
    • Zan Health is committed to ensuring that every mother and child in Zanzibar has access to the care, education, and support they need to survive and thrive. Our Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program focuses on reducing preventable deaths, improving maternal wellbeing, and strengthening child development through holistic, community-driven approaches.
  • Program Objectives:

    • 1. Promote safe pregnancy, skilled birth attendance, and postnatal care.
    2. Improve access to essential services for mothers, newborns, and children under five.
    3. Raise awareness on maternal nutrition, breastfeeding, immunization, and child health.
    4. Strengthen early childhood development through parental support and caregiver training
    5. Reduce maternal and child mortality through preventive education and timely referral systems.
  • Community Engagement:
    • We place mothers and communities at the center of our efforts. Through local partnerships, Zan Health reaches families where they live with knowledge, tools, and care that save lives.
  • Our Community Strategies Include:
    • • Household visits and health dialogues led by trained community health workers.
    • Engagement of local leaders, Shehas, and women’s groups in maternal health advocacy.
    • Use of community radio, posters, and drama to raise awareness.
    • Involvement of male partners and fathers in maternal and newborn health education.

Maternal and Child Health

    Fieldwork and Training

    Zan Health builds local capacity through practical, hands-on training and regular fieldwork.

    Core Training Activities:

  • Midwife and Health Worker Support:
    • Linking TBAs with formal health services for safe referrals.
  • Traditional Birth Attendant (TBA) Engagement:
    • Deliver nutrition education and cooking demonstrations using local, affordable, and nutritious foods.
  • Maternal Support Groups:
    • Peer education sessions for pregnant women and new mothers.
  • Mobile Clinics & Outreach Days:
    • Health screenings, vaccinations, and counseling in remote areas.

Impact Data & Partner Highlights

  • 📊 Recent Results (2024):
    • • 3,200 mothers reached with prenatal education and services.
    • 1,000+ children immunized through outreach campaigns.
    • 150 community health volunteers trained on maternal and child health.
    • 45% increase in male involvement in antenatal visits in target communities.
  • 🤝 Key Partners:
    • • Ministry of Health – Reproductive and Child Health Unit.
    • Zanzibar Nurses and Midwives Association.
    • UNICEF Zanzibar.
    • Local health centers and dispensaries.