Building Health Equity: Join our 2023 Health camp in Tanzania!

We are thrilled to share exciting news about our upcoming 2023 Health Camp, a collaborative initiative led by the Tanzania Health and Medical Education Foundation (TAHMEF) and Tanzania Better Health (TBH). Our organizations are dedicated to improving health outcomes and ensuring access to healthcare services for underserved populations in Tanzania. In June 2023, we will join forces to organize and implement a transformative community health camp, aiming to enroll 200 Tanzanians into community health insurance schemes.

Tanzania, our remarkable country in East Africa with a population exceeding 66 million people, has made significant progress in expanding access to healthcare services. Nevertheless, many Tanzanians still face challenges in receiving basic medical care. The cost of healthcare services remains a significant barrier, with out-of-pocket expenses being unaffordable for a vast number of individuals. To address this issue, we have identified community health insurance schemes as a promising solution to enhance healthcare access for underserved populations.

Our objective for the community health camp is clear: enrolling 200 Tanzanians into community health insurance schemes. This will provide them with affordable access to vital healthcare services. Moreover, our camp will offer comprehensive health education and screening services to the community.

Scheduled to take place this June 2023 in the Mbagala and Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, our community health camp has carefully selected a community where the need for healthcare services is particularly high. Over the course of two days, we will enroll Tanzanians into health insurance schemes, alongside engaging health education sessions and comprehensive screening services. The screenings will include essential checks such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and basic physical exams.

Our dedicated healthcare professionals from TAHMEF and TBH will conduct the health education sessions, ensuring that the community receives accurate and reliable information. Additionally, our local healthcare workers, will administer the screening services. Our community health camp will also create opportunities for community members to engage directly with healthcare professionals, providing a platform to ask questions and address their health concerns.

On both the first and second day of the camp, Tanzanians who meet the eligibility criteria for the community health insurance schemes will have the opportunity to enroll. Eligibility will be determined based on income levels and residency in the community. Facilitating the enrollment process, TBH will ensure a seamless and efficient experience for all participants. Meanwhile, leveraging our medical expertise, we will ensure that the community health insurance schemes effectively meet the specific healthcare needs of the community.

The anticipated outcome of our community health camp is the enrollment of 200 Tanzanians into community health insurance schemes. This achievement will play a vital role in improving healthcare access and affordability for underserved populations. Furthermore, the health education and screening services provided during the camp will contribute to better health outcomes for the community.

Our health education sessions will empower community members by equipping them with knowledge about preventive healthcare practices. This knowledge will enable them to make informed decisions and take proactive steps towards their own well-being. Additionally, our screening services will play a crucial role in early detection and identification of health issues, prompting individuals to seek appropriate medical attention when needed.

Want to join our effort in this? We welcome hearing from your through our contacts: [email protected]