Maternal and Child Health

Both maternal and child health are interdependent and substantially contributing to high burden of mortality worldwide. Every year, 289 000 women die due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth, and 6.6 million children below 5 years of age die of complications in the newborn period and of common childhood diseases. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which includes Tanzania, contribute higher proportion of maternal and child mortality. Due to considerable proportion of mortality being attributed by maternal and child health, the United Nations together with other international agencies incorporated the two into Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5. In this regard, Tanzania through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) adopted different strategies and efforts to promote safe motherhood and improve child survival. Similarly, in an effort to improve maternal and child health, Tanzania’s government has declared maternal and child health services to be exempt from user fees in government facilities.

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Beaver College of Health Sciences Scholarship

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$10,000

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November 15, 2023
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Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMC

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Kaiser Permanente Health Equity Scholarship

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Up to $5,000

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Panacea Financial Medical School Scholarship

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Panacea Financial Medical School Scholarship

Panacea Financial

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$5,000

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June 30, 2023
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Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

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HFA Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship

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HFA Eric Delson Memorial Scholarship

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Military Spouse Scholarship

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American Indian Medical Scholarship Award

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American Indian Medical Scholarship Award

National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA)

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December 01, 2023
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