Tanzania has taken significant steps forward when it comes to both maternal and child healthcare.
“Tanzania has made significant progress in improving public health. Our focus on reducing maternal mortality has delivered remarkable results. In the same period, we also achieved a significant reduction in under-five mortality,” says President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
In only seven years, maternal mortality rates in Tanzania have decreased by 80 percent, from 556 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2016 to 104 per 100,000 in 2022. The progress is primarily thanks to an increased political commitment, a growing number of people in the health workforce, more excellent mentorship, an increased number of Emergency Obstetric and Newborn care facilities, and other obligations that make Tanzania a reference point for other African nations looking for similar successes. “Tanzania is an exemplary case, demonstrating that achieving Universal Health Coverage for reproductive health is feasible even with the limited resources, provided there is strong political will,” adds Loguran Anthony, a Public Health Specialist.
