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17 May 2023
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Specialized midwife Sanura Abdulla Salim holds a 1-day-old baby at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital in Stone Town, Zanzibar.

Midwives in Tanzania Support a World of Infinite Possibilities

Tanzania has a youthful age structure and a vibrant population enabled by advancements in health and education. According to the 2022 census... Read more

9 May 2023
Press Release
Honourable Angellah Kairuki, Minister of President's Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG)

Medical Equipment Donation Supports Sexual and Reproductive Health in Rural Areas

Dodoma - Medical equipment, an ambulance, and renovated spaces, including an operating theatre and maternity ward, were handed over to the Chamwino... Read more

5 May 2023
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Midwifery: Nurse Edna Hilario performing Auscultation of Firosa's baby during her pregnancy consultation.

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023

Every year on this day, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and... Read more

2 March 2023
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A woman with her baby.

How one of the world’s largest refugee camps achieved zero maternal deaths in 2022

Last year, one of the world’s largest refugee camps quietly achieved a remarkable feat. Nyarugusu refugee camp hosts more than 130,000 refugees,... Read more

16 February 2023
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Youth Friendly Services Clinic Launched in Bumbwisudi, Zanzibar to Support Positive Health Outcomes

Youth Friendly Services Clinic Launched in Bumbwisudi, Zanzibar to Support Positive Health Outcomes

A Youth Friendly Services Clinic was launched in Bumbwisudi, Zanzibar on 15 February 2023, in the Mjini Magharibi Region of Zanzibar, United Republic... Read more

6 February 2023
Press Release
Girls from Hope for Women and Girls Centre, Butiama, Mara, Tanzania, FGM Champions. Photo @UNFPATanzania / Warren Bright

Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation Emphasized in National Roundtable

Dar es Salaam - Zero tolerance for the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) was emphasized at the Roundtable Discussion on Mobilizing... Read more

19 December 2022
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Adolescent Girls and Young Women Champions enjoying a quiet moment together, in Shinyanga Region. Photo by @UNFPATanzania /Ayubu

Adolescent Girl and Young Women Champions Take the Lead in Ending Child Marriage

In the Shinyanga and Mara Regions of Tanzania, adolescent girls and young women have been trained as “Champions” to forward women and girls’ rights... Read more

17 December 2022
Press Release
Police Gender and Children Desk at Orkesmet -Manyara,  supported by UNFPA Tanzania. Photo @UNFPATanzania / Warren Bright

UNFPA Hands Over Three Police Gender and Children’s Desks to Local Authorities in Manyara Region

UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, has supported the Tanzania Police Force through the establishment of three Police... Read more

20 November 2022
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 A couple receiving sexual and reproductive health services. Photo @UNFPATanzania

Engaging Men to Expand Women’s Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health

Men in Tanzania continue to hold a dominant role in household decision-making. While 72 per cent of married women report participating in decision-... Read more

12 November 2022
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Commission Co-Chairs, H. E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and H. E. The Right H

High-Level Commission on the Nairobi Summit Launches 2022 Report on Sexual and Reproductive Justice during meeting in Zanzibar

Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania. Co-convened by Co-Chairs H. E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, the former President of the United Republic of... Read more

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