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IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH BETTER HEALTHCARE
It is unacceptable in the 21st century for people to die because they don't have access to a doctor or a nurse, yet in sub-Saharan Africa it happens every day. Working in Tanzania, we are helping to train hundreds of new health workers and strengthen existing health systems - laying the groundwork for change.
Understanding the Challenge
A woman may walk for hours to reach a clinic, only to find it staffed by an unskilled aide, out of medicines, or closed.
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PBS Features Touch Foundation's Efforts on Primetime TV
On Sept. 15, 2009, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer reported on the Touch Foundation's efforts to train new health workers in Tanzania during a feature about the severe shortage of doctors in Tanzania.
Newsroom
Events Honor President Kikwete and other Vital Tanzanian Partners
Two events in New York and London this month highlighted the Touch Foundation's close relationship with the Tanzanian and US governments as well as with private sector partners engaged in Tanzania.
Events
Frosty Fete 2010! | February 10th
Young New Yorkers will come together in a night of cocktails and dancing to support the training of healthcare workers in Tanzania.