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Posted by Deusdudit Mjungu  |  Jan 28, 2010 | 1 Comments
Health • Mbola, Tanzania • Millennium Development Goals

Tanzania government draws lessons from Mbola for the fight against malaria

Since it's inauguration in mid 2006, the Mbola Millennium Villages Project (MVP), Tanzania, has addressed the disease burden in the area and malaria is cited as one of the most important health issues facing the community. The baseline survey of 2007 showed the endemicity of malaria in the cluster, with a prevalence of about 16%. In response to this challenge, the Project put together a coordinated plan of action to . . . [more]

Posted by Gerson Isaac Nyadzi  |  Jun 10, 2009 | 5 Comments
Mbola, Tanzania

World Environment Day in the Mbola Village Cluster

In Tanzania, the World Environment Day (5th June 2009) was marked nationally in Tabora town where the Guest of Honour was Hon Dr Ally Mohamed Shein, the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Tabora town is the nearest city center to the Mbola Millennium Villages . . . [more]

Posted by Joelle Bassoul Mojon  |  Apr 29, 2009 | 0 Comments
Health • Mbola, Tanzania

Health Care Turns from Unattainable Luxury to Basic Service

Zina Salum, 24, flanked by two barefoot girls in bright dresses, waits patiently for her turn on a bench at the Ilolangulu dispensary in the Mbola cluster (Tanzania). This mother, who delivered her youngest daughter at the facility a month ago, comes regularly for vaccines, follow-ups and other medical services. "When I gave birth to my oldest daughter here, the dispensary was government-run. I had to pay for everything, even the gloves the midwife used. This . . . [more]

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