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Climate-Resilient Maternal and Newborn Health Initiative

Climate-Resilient Maternal and Newborn Health Initiative

Climate-Resilient Maternal and Newborn Health Initiative

08 Mar, 2026 Dar es Salaam and Pwani Regions active

Objective: Strengthen maternal health service continuity during floods, heatwaves and water scarcity.

Partners: Regional Health Offices, Local PHCs, Women’s Groups

Key Interventions:

  • Solarization of 12 primary health facilities with battery-backed maternity wards
  • Installation of rainwater harvesting systems and climate-proof WASH upgrades
  • Heat-risk protocols integrated into antenatal care services
  • Training of 85 frontline health workers on climate-sensitive MNCH care

Results:

  • 32% reduction in climate-related service disruptions
  • 18% increase in facility-based deliveries during peak flood season
  • 24-hour power reliability achieved in all upgraded facilities

Donor Appeal: Demonstrates scalable, infrastructure-linked adaptation aligned with NDC–Health and SDG 3 & 13.