Tanzania has made progress in the healthcare sector in recent years. However, access to healthcare remains inadequate, particularly in rural areas. Together with our local partner, we are working to ensure that particularly pregnant women, mothers and newborns, have access to essential healthcare services.
Tanzania ranks 165th on the Human Development Index, placing it in the bottom quarter of the ranking. In terms of gender inequality, the country ranks 127th. Around two-thirds of the population live in rural areas.
Healthcare has improved in recent years, but access remains highly unequal across regions. Rural areas in particular lack healthcare facilities, qualified staff and medical equipment.
High birth rates, an underfunded health system and long distances make access to healthcare difficult. Despite progress, maternal mortality remains high and is around 50 times higher than in Switzerland.
Our aim is to improve healthcare, particularly for mothers and newborns. Achieving this requires further investment in healthcare personnel, infrastructure and the financing of the health system.
Programme Manager, Tanzania
