Author: Henry Mazunda

Pili’s Story: Age-Appropriate HIV Services Help Children Thrive in Kigoma At Malagarasi Dispensary in Uvinza District, Kigoma, something special is happening — children living with HIV are not just surviving, they’re thriving. Thanks to the tireless work of dedicated healthcare...

The Evidence Is Clear: Invest in Prevention –THPS Urges Sustained Investment in MAT Services to Secure A Drug-Free Future By Henry Mazunda As Tanzania commemorated the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre...

In Loving Memory of Charles Victor Mandia It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Charles Mandia. Charles, who served faithfully as the Admin Officer at our Korogwe Field Office, departed this...

Significant Gains in Ending Violence Against Children in Tanzania – Continued Efforts Needed Tanzania is celebrating a major milestone in the fight to protect its children and youth. The newly released preliminary results of the 2024 Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS 2024) reveal sharp...

Beyond ART, Motherly Care Keeps Children and Young People Engaged in Treatment at Mkuranga District Hospital At Mkuranga District Hospital’s HIV Care and Treatment Clinic (CTC), Sweet Nderumaki—a registered nurse and designated antiretroviral therapy (ART) nurse, affectionately known as ‘Mama...

THPS Congratulates Prof. Mohamed Janabi on his election as WHO Regional Director for Africa Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS) proudly congratulates Professor Mohamed Janabi, our Chairman of the Board of Directors, on his historic and well-deserved election as the World...

Bringing HIV Services Closer to the Mining Community in Mwakitolyo Ward Mwakitolyo Ward, located 124 kilometres northwest of Shinyanga Municipality, is home to a vibrant but vulnerable population consisting mainly of small-scale miners, traders, and their families. Due to the...

From Diagnosis to Dedication: A Peer Mother’s Life-Saving Journey At the heart of Nindo Health Centre in Shinyanga is a dedicated team of healthcare workers and peer supporters working together to transform the lives of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers living...

PEPFAR/CDC Afya Hatua Project Strengthens Laboratory Systems Across Tanzania Today, as the world marks World Laboratory Day, Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS) is celebrating significant milestones in strengthening laboratory systems across the country through its Afya Hatua Project. Funded by...

In Loving Memory of Halima Kaombwe With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we share the tragic news of the passing of our beloved colleague, Halima Kaombwe. Since October 2021, Halima served at THPS with dedication as a Community Services Field...