Save the Children Tanzania is at the forefront of emergency response and global health security efforts, working tirelessly to protect children and families during crises while strengthening the country's resilience to health threats.
Disease Outbreak Response and Health Security
Our comprehensive approach to disease outbreaks and global health security includes:
Rapid response to outbreaks such as cholera, leptospirosis, and Marburg virus disease
Strengthening disease surveillance and early warning systems
Capacity building for health workers in outbreak management and infection prevention
Community engagement and risk communication to prevent disease spread
Improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure
Supporting the development of national health security plans and policies
Food Security and Nutrition
We address food insecurity and malnutrition through:
Emergency food assistance to drought-affected communities
School feeding programs
Promotion of climate-smart agriculture for long-term food security
Nutrition interventions to combat stunting and malnutrition
Disaster Response and Resilience
Our disaster response efforts encompass:
Rapid assessments and emergency relief for floods and mudslides
Provision of psychological first aid and child-friendly spaces
Rehabilitation of school facilities and WASH infrastructure
Training local personnel in disaster response and psychological support
Distribution of essential supplies to affected populations
Building Resilient Communities
We implement long-term resilience projects, including:
Climate change awareness and disaster preparedness education in schools
Promotion of clean cooking solutions and women's entrepreneurship
Integration of health security measures into community development programs
Policy Advocacy and Systems Strengthening
Save the Children contributes significantly to national strategies, including:
National Disease and Disaster Management plans
National Cholera Multi-Sectoral Prevention and Control Plan
National Drought Contingency Plan
El Nino Contingency and Anticipatory Action plan
Advocacy for increased investment in health systems and pandemic preparedness
Our Commitment to Global Health Security
We are dedicated to advancing key priorities that align with global health security objectives:
Localisation: Empowering local actors to lead in health emergencies and humanitarian responses
Anticipatory Action: Implementing early interventions to mitigate health crises and their impacts
One Health Approach: Promoting collaboration between human, animal, and environmental health sectors
Health System Strengthening: Supporting the development of robust and resilient health systems
In an interconnected world, your support is crucial in protecting Tanzania's children and contributing to global health security. Together, we can build a safer, healthier, and more resilient future for all.