Training4DREAM Project: training courses in Arusha and Iringa to strengthen the healthcare system in Tanzania
HIV infection remains one of the major public health challenges in Tanzania, primarily due to the lack of human and financial resources. Tanzania ranks 6th globally for HIV-related deaths and 12th for the number of People Living With HIV (PLWHIV). Alongside HIV, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are emerging as a growing concern, yet healthcare systems in Sub-Saharan Africa are often unprepared to address them.
To tackle this situation, the DREAM Program has been operating in this area since 2005, managing four health centers in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoHCDGEC – Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children). The program aims to reduce the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and non-communicable diseases (such as hypertension, diabetes, and cervical cancer) in the Arusha and Iringa regions while supporting the operations of various healthcare centers.
Currently, we are in Arusha and Iringa conducting two 3-day training courses for clinical staff, laboratory personnel, and Community Health Workers from DREAM Health Centers as well as government and faith-based hospitals in the two regions. The courses cover topics related to the diagnosis, treatment, management, and follow-up care of patients.
These are just a few of the many training sessions planned and carried out under the “Training4DREAM (T4D) – Training and Empowerment of Human Resources to Improve Healthcare Access in Tanzania” project. Funded by the 8xmille to the Catholic Church, this initiative aims to strengthen Tanzania’s healthcare system by providing quality services and professional training opportunities for healthcare and social workers.
Remember to allocate your 8xmille to the Catholic Church, which has made this project possible.