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June 2010 Report

Tue, 22 Jun 10 14:25:57 -0400

McKinsey on Africa is an anthology of provocative essays and interviews about Africa. Coverage includes the following perspectives: "Africa's growth story," "Doing business in Africa," and "Improving lives in Africa."

Touch Foundation launches unite4moms! to advance maternal health in Africa!

Thu, 15 Apr 10 16:09:42 -0400

We are promoting 4 ways that volunteers can join the effort to advance maternal health.

"Achieving Better Health" Profiles Touch Foundation's Latest Activities

Tue, 06 Apr 10 18:44:55 -0400

This Touch Foundation publication takes stock of the past two years and provides insight into some exciting, new programmatic directions that will expand Bugando's reach in the Lake Zone and nationally.

Thoughts from Former U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services

Tue, 16 Mar 10 15:52:50 -0400

Dr. Louis Sullivan draws parallels between the history of medical education in the United States and Tanzania.

Press Release: A Night to Coalesce Cultures, Couture, and Colorful Cuisine

Fri, 12 Mar 10 11:40:52 -0500

LONDON–The Touch Foundation’s Into Africa gala on March 25 will benefit the training of desperately needed doctors and other healthcare workers in Tanzania.

U.S. Senators Meet with Touch Foundation Executive Director to Discuss Opportunities to Expand Medical Training in Sub-Saharan Africa

Fri, 09 Apr 10 17:28:32 -0400

U.S. Senators Richard Durbin and Sherrod Brown visited Tanzania in February 2010 to learn about the healthcare worker crisis. The World Health Organization estimates a global shortage of 4.3 million health workers, including about 1.5 million in sub-Saharan Africa.

Touch Foundation President Co-Authors Article in Health International Journal

Fri, 12 Feb 10 13:09:25 -0500

The article, "A Practical Approach to Health System Strengthening in Sub-Saharan Africa," describes findings from a joint McKinsey & Company and Touch Foundation study of the health systems challenges in the Lake Zone region of Tanzania.

Events Honor President Kikwete and other Vital Tanzanian Partners

Thu, 01 Oct 09 16:33:24 -0400

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.