Canada promises more aid for healthcare sector - 6th February 2014
The Canadian government has pledged to collaborate with the Tanzanian government to improve maternal, newborn and child health (MNHC) provision in the country using innovative approaches to improve country’s health systems.
Speaking yesterday in Dar es Salaam at a round table meeting, Canada International Development minister, Christian Paradis said the reduction of maternal, newborn and child deaths is an important goal which needs much more effort and collaboration if it is to be achieved.
He said, working in close partnership with the Ministry of health and social welfare of Tanzania, the Canadian government will focus on improving hospital infrastructure, increasing number of highly skilled nurses, midwives and doctors and help set standards for the quality of medical care and education for health professionals.
“The issue of maternal and child health take priority in any country’s development,” said the minister “…as such, health care must be improved and advanced enough to give quality services, we will collaborate in this, making sure that infrastructures in the hospitals are good,” Paradis pledged.
Minister of health and social welfare Seif Rashid acknowledged that Tanzania has achieved impressive gain in reducing child mortality and improving maternal health.
“Between 1999 and 2009/10, child mortality has declined from 147 to 81 per 100, 0000 children, which is a reduction of 45%, this is an indicator of improving performance in the sector,” Minister Rashid said emphasizing that maternal and child health are priorities in the country’s development strategies, Development Vision 2025 and the national strategy for economic growth and poverty reduction.
The Minister commended Canada’s consistent support to the health basket fund which goes a long way aiding implementation at district level.
Aga Khan Resident Representative, Amir Kurji said that Aga khan Development Network (AKDN) underscored their continued contribution to the health sector in Tanzania and other 50 countries.
He pointed out that this has been made possible through combined efforts with the Aga khan university and Aga khan Foundation in close partnership with the Ministry of Health and social welfare in improving health services.
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East Africa: Aga Khan Inspires Hope in EA Region
By Masembe Tambwe, 15 February 2014
FORMER President Benjamin Mkapa has said that Tanzania is indebted to His Highness Prince Aga Khan for his far sighted vision, commitment to human development and humility.
Mr Mkapa made the remarks Thursday evening, while visiting the ongoing Rays of Light exhibition held at Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam saying that the Aga Khan's faith in the human spirit inspires hope in millions around the world.
"The people of this country, immensely value the past and present contributions of His Highness. I am aware of the enormous Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) future investment plans in the East Africa region and am truly grateful to him for his commitment and vision," he said.
President Mkapa said that apart from the Aga Khan's commitment to human development, he is also a firm believer in silent diplomacy and in 1961, The Aga Khan met with the late President Kennedy to seek assistance for the East African nations to come together as a federation.
He said that in 2012, fiftyone years later, the East Africa Community and the AKDN signed a Memorandum of Understanding to foster development in the region and to build a cohesive society irrespective of origin or faith.
For over twenty years, I have had the opportunity of meeting His Highness in my capacity as minister, president and now former president. During my tenure as a trustee on the Board of the Aga Khan University, I closely got to know that his greatest gift to humanity is the recognition that we have to work together across national boundaries irrespective to gender, race, religion or regions of the world," he remarked.
The former president cited that through his inspiration, there are currently 50,000 rice farmers in southern Tanzania are experiencing yields of two or three times more and where 120,000 community based savings programme rice growers are learning about free market economy.
"As regards to education, about 180 schools have been constructed since 1905 when the first girls' school was built in Zanzibar. I mention this because this exhibition 'Rays of Light', is only a very small portion of the works of the Ismaili Imamat.
If all the contributions made over the last century by the family of His Highness were to be exhibited, a much larger exhibition space would be required," he said. AKDN Resident Representative, Mr Amin Kurji said that the 'Rays of Light' exhibition was of paramount significant to the community because it was testimony of their loyalty and activeness in the 150 years in the country.
Mr Kurji said that in those years, they have proven beyond reasonable doubt that they are a vibrant and meaningful partner to government and its people. "The Ismaili Community is a minority Muslim community that has survived many threats. Today we are present in over 30 countries and work with over 300 development partners
By Masembe Tambwe, 15 February 2014
FORMER President Benjamin Mkapa has said that Tanzania is indebted to His Highness Prince Aga Khan for his far sighted vision, commitment to human development and humility.
Mr Mkapa made the remarks Thursday evening, while visiting the ongoing Rays of Light exhibition held at Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam saying that the Aga Khan's faith in the human spirit inspires hope in millions around the world.
"The people of this country, immensely value the past and present contributions of His Highness. I am aware of the enormous Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) future investment plans in the East Africa region and am truly grateful to him for his commitment and vision," he said.
President Mkapa said that apart from the Aga Khan's commitment to human development, he is also a firm believer in silent diplomacy and in 1961, The Aga Khan met with the late President Kennedy to seek assistance for the East African nations to come together as a federation.
He said that in 2012, fiftyone years later, the East Africa Community and the AKDN signed a Memorandum of Understanding to foster development in the region and to build a cohesive society irrespective of origin or faith.
For over twenty years, I have had the opportunity of meeting His Highness in my capacity as minister, president and now former president. During my tenure as a trustee on the Board of the Aga Khan University, I closely got to know that his greatest gift to humanity is the recognition that we have to work together across national boundaries irrespective to gender, race, religion or regions of the world," he remarked.
The former president cited that through his inspiration, there are currently 50,000 rice farmers in southern Tanzania are experiencing yields of two or three times more and where 120,000 community based savings programme rice growers are learning about free market economy.
"As regards to education, about 180 schools have been constructed since 1905 when the first girls' school was built in Zanzibar. I mention this because this exhibition 'Rays of Light', is only a very small portion of the works of the Ismaili Imamat.
If all the contributions made over the last century by the family of His Highness were to be exhibited, a much larger exhibition space would be required," he said. AKDN Resident Representative, Mr Amin Kurji said that the 'Rays of Light' exhibition was of paramount significant to the community because it was testimony of their loyalty and activeness in the 150 years in the country.
Mr Kurji said that in those years, they have proven beyond reasonable doubt that they are a vibrant and meaningful partner to government and its people. "The Ismaili Community is a minority Muslim community that has survived many threats. Today we are present in over 30 countries and work with over 300 development partners