Project Objectives
- Improve Primary Health Infrastructure:
Upgrade and equip 30 primary healthcare centers (PHCs) with essential medical supplies, clean water access, solar power, and basic diagnostics. - Expand Skilled Health Workforce:
Train and deploy 150 primary care professionals (doctors, nurses, midwives, community health workers) with emphasis on maternal and child health, preventive care, and disease surveillance. - Strengthen Health Information Systems:
Digitize patient records and integrate health data reporting across facilities for real-time monitoring and policy planning. - Enhance Community Engagement and Education:
Launch outreach campaigns on hygiene, nutrition, maternal health, and immunization in collaboration with local leaders and youth ambassadors. - Establish Sustainable Supply Chains:
Improve procurement and distribution of medicines and equipment to reduce stock-outs and ensure timely care delivery.
Target Area
- Unguja and Pemba Islands, Zanzibar.
- Focus on rural districts with poor health indicators: Micheweni, Chake Chake, Mkoani, Kaskazini A, and Kati.
Project Duration:
36 months (3 years)
Key Innovations
- Solar-powered PHCs to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
- mHealth tools for remote training and monitoring.
- Women-led health committees for accountability and feedback.
- Mobile health units for outreach in hard-to-reach islets.
Partners & Stakeholders
- Ministry of Health Zanzibar.
- WHO, UNICEF, and local NGOs.
- Zanzibar Nurses Association
- Community leaders and women's groups.
Proposed Budget Breakdown (USD)
| Budget Category | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure (Renovation & Equipment) | $800,000 | $500,000 | $200,000 | $1,500,000 |
| Human Resources Training & Deployment | $300,000 | $400,000 | $300,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Health Information System (Digitalization) | $150,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $300,000 |
| Community Engagement & Health Education | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Medicines & Medical Supplies | $250,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $850,000 |
| Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) | $50,000 | $75,000 | $100,000 | $225,000 |
| Operational & Administrative Costs | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 |
| Total Estimated Budget | $1,750,000 | $1,575,000 | $1,150,000 | $4,475,000 |
Expected Outcomes by Year 3
- 90% of target PHCs operational 24/7 with basic diagnostics and trained staff
- 40% increase in antenatal visits and skilled birth attendance
- Reduction in under-five mortality by 20% in targeted regions
- Over 200,000 individuals reached with preventive health education
- Improved health data reporting coverage from 45% to 90%
Slogan:
“From Healing Isles to Thriving Futures — One Clinic, One Community at a Time.”