TTCIH and Novartis International AG based in Switzerland, have signed a Collaboration Agreement to strengthen primary health care for early detection and sustainable quality care management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Eye Health, Sickle Cell Disease, Epilepsy and Leprosy in Tanzania.
Key Project Activities are:
- Community screening
- Organize and conduct medical and surgical camps, and specialized clinics.
- Design, develop and run online short courses for health care workers.
- Conduct health education and promotion sessions onsite and through Pambazuko Radio based in Ifakara
The project is overseen by Novartis-Kenya and will be effective between March 2022 and December 2023. Implementation of activities will commence in Ulanga and Kilombero District Councils in September 2022.
