About us
Our Vision
A Tanzania where every mother and child survives and thrives, supported by equitable, high-quality healthcare and empowered communities.
Our Mission
To advance maternal and child health in Tanzania through research, healthcare worker training, and public health education that strengthens health systems and improves community well-being.
Our Core Values
Integrity
Consistent performance and uptime ensure efficient, reliable service with minimal interruptions and quick response times.
Innovation
Speed and efficiency ensure tasks are completed quickly and resources are used optimally, enhancing productivity and satisfaction.
Collaboration
Growth capability is a system's ability to scale and adapt, meeting increasing demands and evolving needs for long-term success.
Our Programs
Discover our various outreach programs, each thoughtfully crafted to inspire change, foster growth, and build a stronger community.
AFYACONNECT TEAM
JAFARI LUTAVI (RN)
Training and Capacity Building (TCB) Program Officer
Jafari Lutavi is an experienced midwife with more than a decade of professional service in maternal and newborn health. He currently works at Muhimbili National Hospital, where he provides respectful, compassionate, and evidence-based care to mothers and newborns while supporting initiatives that strengthen reproductive health services.
JULIUS CHANDY
Administrator
Julius Chandy is a Clinical Officer with experience in clinical trials research, public health, and patient care. His work integrates evidence-based clinical practice with structured research implementation to support high-quality healthcare delivery and ethically conducted research.
DAUDI KANYAMALA (RN)
Public Health Education Program Officer
Daudi Kanyamala is a registered midwife with nearly a decade of clinical experience at Muhimbili National Hospital. He provides quality, patient-centered care to women during pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period, while also supporting the care of newborns and pediatric patients.
DR. JOSEPH ASSENGA (MD, MPH)
Executive Director
Joseph Assenga is a Medical Doctor and Public Health Specialist with more than six years of experience in maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), health systems strengthening, and program coordination across clinical and academic settings. His work focuses on strengthening health service delivery by linking research, data, and program implementation to practical improvements in healthcare systems.
DR. BWIJO A. BWIJO
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Bwijo is a public health specialist with extensive experience at the intersection of HIV/AIDS, health systems, and development, bringing a strong track record in policy leadership, program implementation, and global health partnerships. He previously served as Programme Specialist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), where he worked on integrated approaches linking health outcomes with broader development priorities, including equity, governance, and sustainable financing
PATRICIA
KELLY
Advisory Board Member
Professionally her nursing career started many years ago and culminated in accepting a Global Health assignment teaching in a hospital in Tanzania.
PROF.PASCHAL
RUGGAJO
Advisory Board Member
Professor Pascal Rugajo is a physician, academic, and experienced health sector leader who previously served as Director of Curative Services at the Ministry of Health, Tanzania. In that role, he oversaw service delivery across hospitals nationwide, contributing to improvements in clinical care, service organization, and access to specialized treatments.
DR. GODSON MBEIKYA (MD)
Chairperson Board of Directors
Godson Edwin Mbeikya is a Medical Doctor with experience in clinical care, emergency management, and healthcare service delivery. He serves in a leadership role as a Medical Officer in Charge, where he oversees hospital service delivery, supervises clinical teams, and promotes quality patient care.
PROF.SAYOKI MFINANGA
Advisory Board Member
Professor Sayoki Mfinanga is a globally recognized epidemiologist and clinical research leader with extensive experience in generating high-quality evidence to inform health policy and practice across Africa. He currently serves as Chief Research Scientist at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Muhimbili Centre, where he has led impactful research programs addressing priority public health challenges.
DR.
JOYCE SAMWEL
Research&Innovation
Officer
Dr. Joyce Samwel is a Medical Doctor and early-career researcher with experience in coordinating and implementing public health research and maternal and child health programs. She currently works at the Directorate of Research, Publication, and Innovation at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, where she serves as a liaison officer supporting research development, coordination of multi-institutional projects, and scientific publication processes.
Our Impact
Enhanced Neonatal Care
Trained 25 midwives and nurses in neonatal resuscitation across six healthcare facilities in Kisarawe District, strengthening early newborn survival efforts.
Advancing Diagnostic Capacity
Three master trainers equipped with skills in point-of-care obstetric ultrasound scanning, enhancing timely and accurate pregnancy management.
Improving Emergency Response
Provided comprehensive training in emergency obstetric care to 24 healthcare providers from 11 facilities in Temeke District, improving readiness to handle life-threatening complications.
Reducing Maternal Mortality
Trained 30 healthcare providers including midwives, doctors, and nurses on the management of Obstetric hemorrhage, with 5 participants as master trainers through a parallel Training of Trainers (ToT) program across 11 facilities in Temeke District.
Work with us.
AfyaConnect Health Organisation is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and children under five years of age in Tanzania. We welcome partnerships with donors, government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector stakeholders who share our vision for stronger, sustainable health systems.
Partners can collaborate with AfyaConnect through a range of opportunities, including:
Capacity Building and Training
Strengthening the skills of healthcare workers and community health volunteers through workshops, mentorship, and on-the-job training programs.
Public Health Education Campaigns
Co-designing and implementing community-focused health promotion activities that improve awareness and uptake of essential maternal and child health services.
Collaborative Research and Evidence Generation
Partnering on operational research, data collection, and evaluation initiatives that inform policy and program design.
Technical Assistance and Policy Support
Providing expertise to enhance program quality, health system strengthening, and compliance with national and international health standards.
