Programme 7 of 10
School health screenings, menstrual hygiene support and health education that keep students well enough to stay in class.
Overview
A student who is sick, hungry or without basic hygiene supplies cannot concentrate in class. Our Health & Wellbeing programme works with dispensaries and school health clubs across Pwani Region to catch health barriers early — from malaria and poor eyesight to the lack of sanitary products that causes many girls to miss up to a week of school every month.
We run regular screenings, deworming and eye-check campaigns, distribute reusable sanitary kits, and train peer health educators inside partner schools — then refer anything beyond first-response care to our network of partner clinics.
Why it matters
girls in our partner schools reported missing class time each month due to a lack of menstrual hygiene supplies before joining the programme.
Updates
Tanzania's health-financing system changed significantly in 2026 — here's what matters for the families and schools we work with.
National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)
A mandatory nationwide health insurance pool launched in January 2026, with government-backed subsidies for households identified as unable to pay — self-registration and digital enrolment are now available.
Visit official site →NHIF
The former Community Health Fund (CHF/iCHF) is being folded into UHI over a transition period — households who were previously registered should re-register to keep their cover active.
Tanzania Social Action Fund
TASAF cash-transfer households are required to use part of their support on health and nutrition services, reinforcing exactly the kind of screening and follow-up our Health & Wellbeing programme provides.
Visit official site →Programmes, funding amounts and application windows change — we do our best to keep this list current, but always confirm details on the official website before applying.
Our process
School health clubs and partner nurses screen students each term to catch issues early.
Sanitary kits, deworming tablets and basic first aid are provided directly through the school.
Cases needing more than first response are referred to our partner clinics and dispensaries.
Peer health educators run ongoing awareness sessions and we track attendance improvements.
In detail
Termly screenings for vision, hearing, nutrition and general health flag issues before they cost a student class time.
Reusable sanitary kits and private changing facilities keep girls confident and in class every week of the month.
Peer educators and a referral network with local dispensaries connect students to care beyond what the school can provide.
Impact so far
Common questions
Regular screenings, deworming, eye checks, menstrual hygiene kits and referrals to partner clinics for anything requiring specialist care.
No — screenings, deworming and health education reach all students; menstrual hygiene support is specific to girls.
Head teachers can reach out through our Contact page to arrange a health club and first screening visit.
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