Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation

Over the past 18 years, the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation has made a significant impact on Zanzibar’s healthcare sector. In collaboration with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, we have strengthened Primary Health Care services and improved community health services. #MkapaFoundation #BMF

𝑯𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 Maternal and infant mortality rates can be reduced through the recruitment and deployment of health professionals to underserved areas. Through the USAID Afya Endelevu (Sustainable Health) project, Mkapa Foundation supported the Mara region with healthcare workers for an increased effort towards maternal and child health initiatives VIDEO LINK: https://lnkd.in/dmampdgP To learn more about our work, visit www.mkapafoundation.or.tz #AfyaEndelevu #MkapaFoundation #BMF

As part of the Mkapa Fellows Program, which is supported by Irish Aid, the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation is empowering youth through its Youth Intervention on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health. This program aims to improve well-being, create a better future for the next generation, and provide essential health and education services that are suited to the needs of young adults. VIDEO LINK: https://lnkd.in/d-spVNty #MkapaFellowsProgram #MkapaFoundation #BMF

As part of the Mkapa Fellows Program, which is supported by Irish Aid, the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation is empowering youth through its Youth Intervention on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health. This program aims to improve well-being, create a better future for the next generation, and provide essential health and education services that are suited to the needs of young adults. VIDEO LINK: https://lnkd.in/d-spVNty #MkapaFellowsProgram #MkapaFoundation #BMF

Yuda Leonard Wasaka, a dedicated CHW with the Mkapa Foundation, has won the PEPFAR CHIA award for his incredible work in HIV care in Namanga and Arusha. We’re proud to celebrate his passion and the lasting impact he’s making in the fight against HIV! #AfyaEndelevu #MkapaFoundation #BMF

595 Health Workers to be Employed 📌 This week, the Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, has commenced the orientation training for new recruits under the Resilient and Sustainable Health Systems (RSSH) Round Seven project. A total of 595 skilled health workers have been identified and will be employed to serve in various health facilities across the country. This week, these professionals, including doctors, nurses, clinical officers, and other healthcare cadres, are undergoing specialized training in the regions of Iringa, Morogoro, and Dodoma to prepare them to deliver quality healthcare services to the citizens in their respective areas. This project, funded by the Global Fund, aims to enhance the efficiency of healthcare service delivery, particularly in the fight against HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Over the three-year period, from April 2024 to December 2026, the project will ensure that healthcare services reach the people more effectively through employment and management of healthcare personnel, as well as improving healthcare delivery systems. #MkapaFellowsProgram #MkapaFoundation #BMF

Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe, Director of Preventive Services at the Ministry of Health, has complimented the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation (BMF) for its major contribution to Tanzania's health sector. During an interview with Salim Kikeke of Crown Media at the Tanzania Health Summit in Fumba, Zanzibar, Dr. Kapologwe praised BMF and the government's collaboration in providing health worker training, offering contractual employment for healthcare professionals, and developing volunteer guidelines. He stated that these initiatives have helped to minimize the shortage of human resources for health, resulting in better healthcare services for citizens. #TanzaniaHealthSummit #MkapaFoundation #BMF #MkapaFellowsProgram

"This award isn’t just for me; it’s for the communities we serve," says Yuda Leonard Wasaka, accepting his PEPFAR award with a humble smile. Yuda is a Community Health Worker under the Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF) who won the PEPFAR CHIA award for his remarkable work in HIV care. His unwavering passion for improving HIV care is evident in every step he takes. From tackling challenges to devising innovative solutions, Yuda’s dedication to enhancing HIV care in Namanga and Arusha is nothing short of inspiring. Join us in celebrating his remarkable achievement and the lasting impact he’s making in the fight against HIV. We’re incredibly proud to have him as part of the BMF family! #MkapaFoundation #BMF #THS2024 #TanzaniaHealthSummit2024 #ServingTheUnderserved

𝑪𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑼𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂 𝑯𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒔 3𝒓𝒅 𝑩𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒌𝒂𝒑𝒂 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒓 𝒆𝒔 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒂𝒎 Today, October 1, 2024, Cavendish University Uganda organized the 3rd Benjamin Mkapa Memorial Lecture under the theme: "The Role of Diplomacy in Institutional Building, Private Sector Development, and Regional Integration: Reflections on the Late H.E. Benjamin Mkapa's Leadership." The event was held at the Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam. The lecture paid tribute to the legacy of H.E. Benjamin Mkapa, who served as the 2nd Chancellor of Cavendish University Uganda from 2014 to 2020. It highlighted his significant contributions to diplomacy, regional integration, and private sector growth during his time as President of Tanzania and beyond. Hon. Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi, Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs of the United Republic of Tanzania, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour. The event featured H.E. Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees at the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation, as one of the panelists, offering reflections on Mkapa’s diplomatic legacy and his commitment to institutional development. The event also brought together staff from the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation, led by their Board Chair, along with friends, colleagues, and family members of the late President, who shared their thoughts on his enduring influence. Beneficiaries of Mkapa Foundation programs were also present to provide testimonies on the impact of Mkapa’s leadership in health and community development initiatives.

The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation (BMF), Ambassador Liberata Mulamula (MP), attended the launch of a book about the life and leadership of the late Edward Moringe Sokoine, former Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania. The book is titled "Edward Moringe Sokoine: Maisha na Uongozi wake." The launch took place today, September 30, 2024, with the Guest of Honor being the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. The book was written to honor the significant contributions of the late Sokoine to the leadership and development of the nation. The event was attended by various leaders and stakeholders, who paid tribute to the late leader, whose legacy of patriotism and dedicated service continues to inspire current and future generations.