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Health Improvement Project Zanzibar is a UK based charity on a mission to improve healthcare on the island of Zanzibar. Please help by following us.

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Join us in Zanzibar in June next year to immerse yourself in an epic cycling challenge whilst celebrating 20 years of HIPZ! 🚴‍♂️ ❤️

Register today: https://t.co/0OtOEYNvej 🎉

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In December, healthcare workers were recognised for excellence in CME  participation and performance, and HIPZ was awarded for its sponsorship and partnership in supporting Continuous Medical Education (CME) alongside the @mohznz1 and Saifee Hospital Zanzibar.

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Together, we’ve helped train 1,437 healthcare workers, reach 100,000 people, and reduce maternal deaths — all in just one year.

One final push can keep Zanzibar’s healthcare system strong for another year.

Donate now: https://t.co/ZzYivOdmEr

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This festive season, we’re raising £10,000 to keep that backbone strong in 2026.
🚑 Donate now: https://t.co/8IO7VaLW16

#HIPZ #HealthSystemStrengthening #FestiveSeasonAppeal #Zanzibar

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📌 Stay in the know.

Sign up for our 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 and receive 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 from the field. Next edition out this week!

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In Zanzibar, there’s 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝟔,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 — six times below the @WHO recommendation.

Donate now to help strengthen Zanzibar’s healthcare system: https://t.co/EGSq9pYrgV

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Between 2024 and 2025, HIPZ trained 315 healthcare workers in the World Health Organisation’s E-MOTIVE approach to diagnose and manage postpartum haemorrhage,

Donate now to support safe motherhood ❣️: https://t.co/Jy9THdfSWJ

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We’re proud to share that HIPZ has been nominated by the @WHO 🌍 to join the Civil Society Task Force on AMR 🦠 — a global network strengthening advocacy, collaboration & community action.

Learn more: https://t.co/rE5F8DUFrZ

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#AMR

Improved diagnostic guidance & better understanding of appropriate antibiotic use = 𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮, 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮𝙨, & 𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙧𝙪𝙜-𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

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💊 Antimicrobial resistance is one of the world's most pressing public health challenges (WHO).

Read about Dr Ayan's leadership and how our comprehensive AMR surveillance is transforming healthcare delivery across Zanzibar: https://t.co/fkJfK40ZPX
#AntimicrobialResistance

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Sustainable change starts with strong health systems.
In partnership with @ihp_uk, we are expanding access to quality cardiovascular care in Zanzibar by providing training, equipment, and mentorship to frontline healthcare workers. A vital step for healthier communities.

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#NewPartnership with @LaerdalGH: a not-for-profit organisation who are dedicated to helping save the lives of mothers and newborns. Our focus will be on capacity building, training, research, quality improvement, & improved supply of essential innovations.

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💚 On #WorldMentalHealthDay, HIPZ & @mohznz reaffirm our commitment to accessible care across Zanzibar.

706 people (60% women) screened for NCDs this year — tackling conditions that affect mental wellbeing.

Together, we’re breaking stigma & strengthening health for all. 🌍🧠

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#WorldHeartDay 💓
CVDs are the #1 cause of death worldwide.

From ECG & ECHO services to training health workers & running cardiac clinics, HIPZ is helping every heartbeat count in Zanzibar.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/YjZPQSANYI

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Stay Connected with HIPZ ✨

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Our latest shipment of essential medicines is en route to Zanzibar, carrying 16 pallets of medicine packed with hypertension and diabetes medications, antenatal supplements, and antibiotics.

Huge thanks to our partners @ihp_uk and Pharmanovia 🌍💙

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🫀 As part of our new Sustainable Healthcare Initiative pilot with @ihp_uk , a 5-week ECG & ECHO training in Zanzibar recently took place. 8 clinicians from 7 district hospitals are now trained to use donated heart machines.

#EarlyDiagnosis #SustainableHealthcare

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A gift in your Will to HIPZ can help ensure every mother receives safe maternity care, every child has access to a doctor, and life-saving care reaches countless families for years to come.

Find out how to include HIPZ in your Will here: https://t.co/NKIlc5E6P6

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For 3-year-old Aisha, what made her hospital visits less frightening wasn’t just the treatment — it was the familiar, trusted care of a doctor from her own community.

Become a HIPZter and support community-based healthcare. #InternationalDayOfCharity
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Thrilled to confirm that we've received 4 ECG machines & 4 echocardiographic machines from ComfortAid International’s worldwide donors. These vital machines will play a key role in strengthening the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases across public health facilities in Zanzibar.