AfyaKwanza
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Combating Hypertension & Diabetes for a Healthier Zanzibar
Bridging the Gap in NCD Care
As communities in Zanzibar and across Tanzania move through the epidemiological transition, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes is rising rapidly.
Yet, community-level awareness surrounding NCDs lags behind, and many patients lack access to NCD-focused screening, follow-up, and health education. These persistent challenges lead to preventable illness, disability, and premature death.
Afya Kwanza Clinic seeks to help close this gap by bringing screening and counseling services directly into the community for Zanzibari adults aged 30 years and above.
By identifying patients at risk early, linking them to appropriate care, and empowering them with practical knowledge on lifestyle modification, our team hopes this initiative can help push the needle for a healthier Zanzibar.
Our Prevention Efforts
Our Findings
