For the academic year 2020/2021, SINTAN IP supports Mr. Ekia Shuma from Dodoma with a first contribution to finance a two-year Master’s degree in Health Policy and management at Muhimbili University in Dar es Salaam. 34 year old Shuma, father of two children, works as a health secretary for the Bahia District Council in Dodoma … Lees meer…
After finishing the BEmONC training all 14 participants were gathered in the festively decorated TAG-Compassion Hall in Nyumba ya Mungu for a special award ceremony. The official certificates were presented by the District Medical Officer (DMO), in the presence of the Ward Executive Officer of Ngorika and the Village Executive Officer of Nyumba ya Mungu. … Lees meer…
One month after the graduation ceremony of the BEmONC training in August, a four day follow up mission took place. Under the inspiring leadership of gynecologist Dr Godwin Macheku and nurse Rosemary Cairo, from Mawenzi Regional Hospital, four dispensaries in Ngorika Ward were visited. Both health professionals are qualified National BEmONC/CEmONC trainers. Dr Norbert Mchomvu, … Lees meer…
Over the past week we have been kept informed of the participants’ progress in the BEmONC training by means of WhatsApp and e-mail. On a daily basis pictures were send and an update was given on the events. The emphasis of the training was on developing and improving practical skills. Under supervision of Dr. Godwin … Lees meer…
Healthworkers of Lemkuna- Ngorika- Magadini – and Nyumba ya Mungu dispensaries enjoy taking part in the BEmONC training given by gynecologist Dr. Godwin Macheku. The past few days participants worked in groups and under supervision of Dr. Macheku they will enhance their practical skills during the coming week.
After a lengthy period and – a careful preparation of over two years, health workers of four different dispensaries in Simanjiro District participate in a so called “Basic Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care” training (BEmONC), which started on August 3rd. During a period of two weeks medical staff of Lemkuna-, Nogorika-, Magadini- and Nyumba ya … Lees meer…
Stella, the Tanzanian nursing student who is sponsored by SINTAN IP tells us about her life during Corona. This is her story: “This year 2020 I am in my 2nd year as a university student at Bugando University in Tanzania. I would eventually first like to give much gratitude to SINTAN IP sponsors and my … Lees meer…
On Friday morning October 5th a team consisting of pediatricians Ronald Boontje, Jelmer Reininga, Suzanne Broekhuizen and ambulance nurse Joost van der Ploeg, left for Tanzania. They will meet with Tanzanian gynecologist dr. Greyson Mpinga in Dodoma and together they will travel to Mvumi Hospital. On Monday they will start training medical staff of the … Lees meer…
On October 5th a team of three pediatricians, Ronald Boontje, Jelmer Reininga and Suzanne Broekhuizen and one ambulance nurse, Joost van der Ploeg will travel to Tanzania. They will train medical staff of two hospitals (Mvumi and Turiani) in Newborn Life Support (NLS). The training aims to provide detailed knowledge and practical instructions in the … Lees meer…
At the request of SINTAN IP a Tanzanian gynecologist went to three dispensaries in Simanjiro District in the north eastern part of Tanzania. Purpose of his visit, which took place in August, was to make preparations for an on the job training for nurses, midwives and doctors in the area. Earlier this year, the foundation … Lees meer…