Tanzania Health Ministry and partners team up for HIV, Immunization services

Tanzania – The Tanzania Ministry of Health,   in Partnership with the United States and the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG) in Tanzania, announced a collaboration with the Ndondo Cup 2024 tournament to advance HIV and immunization services. 

The innovative initiative will be implemented at national and community levels, leveraging the power of sports to enhance uptake of HIV services and immunization in seven regions across Tanzania: Dar es Salaam, Iringa, Mbeya, Mwanza, Ruvuma, Pwani and Kagera.

The partnership will focus on important factors like understanding risks, building confidence, promoting positive attitudes, supporting community norms, encouraging action, and making services easily accessible through the SITETEREKI youth platform, FURAHA YANGU men’s Campaign, and CHANJO ni MALIFE Campaign. 

The initiative aims to drive lasting behavior change and deliver tangible health outcomes.

“We believe that sports can be a potent force for promoting behavior change and improving access to services, and we are thrilled to partner with the Ndondo Cup and Government of Tanzania to bring this initiative to life,” said Evangelina Chihoma from the PEPFAR Office.

The partnership will unfold in three phases: before, during, and after the match, integrating HIV and immunization discussions into the football context and providing convenient access to health services at key hotspots. 

This initiative marks a milestone in driving positive HIV and immunization behavior changes and service uptake among young and middle-aged men in Tanzania.

The Ndondo Cup 2024 is an important step towards increasing access to essential health services and promoting healthy behaviors in the country

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