In northwest Tanzania, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is providing stronger pathways to care, and reducing the risk of dying during childbirth for women and their babies. This will benefit the lives of refugees and the host community alike.
At Nduta camp in the district of Kibondo, which hosts thousands of refugees from Burundi, MSF staff have witnessed the significant impact on the health of pregnant women and newborns through the ever-growing trust in maternal and newborn care services that MSF and our partners provide.
"I am happy to see mothers coming to the hospital for delivery and leaving with happy faces, embracing their newborns," said Elda Kyando, MSF medical team leader. "We have been able to maintain access to health care services for Nduta refugees and the surrounding community. We continue to provide inpatient care, including [through] an emergency room, general and intensive pediatrics, neonatology, and maternal care.”
"I have three children and gave birth [to all of them] at the hospital in Nduta,” said Lilian from the neighboring village of Malolongwa. “When we come from the village to the camp, we are given a permit and accommodation close to our residence. The services are good, and the staff friendly. You are listened to and very well cared for.”
