Dodoma. Elico Foundation has handed over ICT equipment to Mpwapwa District Council and Chemba District Council in Dodoma to strengthen health service delivery in hard-to-reach areas.
The support included five computers, five printers, and five IPUs for each district, all allocated to health facilities proposed by the District Medical Officers (DMOs) based on urgent needs.
The handover is part of the Kijanisha Afya Programme, a comprehensive initiative that addresses the interconnected challenges of energy access, climate action and health.
The programme promotes sustainability by introducing eco-friendly solutions that enhance climate resilience and service delivery in underserved primary health facilities across Dodoma and Kigoma regions.
Speaking in Mpwapwa, Fredrick Mushi, Elico’s Director of Programmes and Operations, said that through Kijanisha Afya, more than TZS 310 million has already been invested in Mpwapwa health facilities.
Elico Executive Director Sisty Basil added that Kijanisha Afya also includes a component that supports small medical diagnostic and check-up equipment for hard-to-reach facilities.
He explained that after reviewing needs, Elico works closely with the Ministry of Health to obtain proper specifications before purchasing the equipment.
Deputy Mpwapwa District Council Chairman Habari Baraka welcomed the initiative but also thanked Elico for prioritizing facilities in remote locations where delivering healthcare is difficult due to geography
In Chemba District, Kijanisha Afya has so far invested TZS 221.2 million in six health facilities for similar interventions, including solar systems, electric motorbikes, water solutions, training, and ICT support.
Health workers in Chemba expressed appreciation for the electric motorbikes, noting how they have improved outreach and emergency response.
Judith Mwakilembe, a health worker at Rofati Dispensary, shared that the motorbikes have made it easier to reach patients and deliver essential services in remote communities.
The Kijanisha Afya Programme is funded by the Embassy of Ireland in Tanzania and currently operates in two districts per region; Chemba and Mpwapwa in Dodoma, and Buhigwe and Kasulu in Kigoma.
The programme plans to expand to Kondoa and Kongwa in Dodoma, and Uvinza and Kibondo in Kigoma, subject to availability of funding.
Through climate-smart infrastructure, clean energy, and digital solutions, Kijanisha Afya aims to build a sustainable healthcare system that reduces environmental impact, strengthens resilience to climate change, improves service quality and access, and promotes social and economic well-being in the communities it serves
