News & Updates
JMKF Settlor and Chairman wins the 2023 Peace and Security Leader of the Year Award.
It is with excitement that we congratulate JMKF’s Settlor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, who has received the prestigious 12th African Leadership...
Kijana Leo: Youth Empowerment Through Innovative Television Programming.
In the dynamic landscape of Tanzanian television programming, "Kijana Leo" stands out as a beacon of empowerment for the nation's youth. This 60-minute interactive show, broadcasted in Swahili, catalyses social innovation and entrepreneurship among Tanzanian youth in...
VP Mpango Unveils Groundbreaking Integrated Community Health Workers Initiative.
Amidst cheers and ululations, Vice President Dr. Philip Isidore Mpango inaugurated the Integrated Community Health Workers (CHW) program at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam on January 31. This launch showcased the commitment and...
Historic Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Board Meeting in Zanzibar Marks Twin Milestones.
In a landmark series of events, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) achieved two significant milestones during its latest Board of Directors meeting that was held recently in Zanzibar. The Board convened for the first time on African soil, led by former...
JMKF’s Groundbreaking Study Reveals Maternal and Neonatal Health Landscape in Tanzania.
Pregnancy and childbirth complications remain among the leading causes of death, disease, and disability among women of reproductive age in Tanzania. Despite national strategies and programs to reduce maternal and neonatal deaths, a comprehensive national...
JMKF Lauds Government for Initiative to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rates.
Retired President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, as the Settlor and Chairman of the JMKF Board of Directors, has praised the Government for its effective initiatives in reducing maternal mortality rates. Dr Kikwete said this during...
The 2nd RMNCAH+N Scientific Conference a success.
The second edition of the National Scientific Conference on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) was a resounding success. The conference, held from November 15 to 17, 2023 at the Julius Nyerere International...
Enhancing RMNCAH&N Services: Insights from the 2021 Scientific Conference
Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health & Nutrition (RMNCAH&N) services are a crucial benchmark for the effectiveness of any public health system. The ability to supply quality care for mothers and children reflects the overall health...
Addressing Human Resources for Health (HRH) Challenges in RMNCAH: A Path to Progress
The field of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health & Nutrition (RMNCAH) is at the forefront of global efforts to enhance healthcare, save lives, and promote overall well-being. However, this exhilarating journey is not without its...