Thamini Uhai Tanzania

Thamini Uhai Tanzania is a leading Tanzanian non-governmental organization (NGO) passionately dedicated to revolutionizing maternal and neonatal health. Since 2008, Thamini Uhai has pioneered innovative approaches to reducing maternal and neonatal mortality, focusing on expanding access to Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) and championing the vital role of birth companionship. Through strategic partnerships with government institutions, healthcare providers, and local communities, Thamini Uhai is making a profound and lasting impact on the lives of mothers and newborns across Tanzania.

Thamini Uhai’s groundbreaking work includes the successful introduction and nationwide scale-up of CEmONC services in health centers throughout the country, significantly enhancing emergency response capabilities for childbirth complications. Furthermore, the Birth Companionship Program empowers women by ensuring they have the support and dignity they deserve during childbirth, fostering a culture of respectful maternity care. This program also creates sustainable income-generating opportunities for birth companions, strengthening community resilience and promoting maternal health advocacy.

Committed to long-term sustainability and impact, Thamini Uhai actively collaborates with health facilities, regional authorities, and national policymakers. This collaborative approach drives improvements in health worker training, facility upgrades, and the strengthening of maternal health policies. Thamini Uhai's unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring respectful maternity care makes it a critical partner in Tanzania's healthcare landscape. We invite you to connect with Thamini Uhai to explore collaboration opportunities and support our mission to ensure safe, respectful, and high-quality maternity care for every mother and newborn in Tanzania.