About us
The Tanzania Midwives Association (TAMA), founded in 1992, is a volunteer-led organization supporting midwifery in Tanzania. With over 4,000 members and 42 branches, it enhances maternal and newborn care through training, workshops, and professional development.
The Tanzania Midwives Association (TAMA) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the practice of midwifery in Tanzania. Established to enhance the quality of maternal and newborn care
founded and formally registered with the Ministry of Home Affair in 1992 as the national professional association for midwives in Tanzania. Its an independent, volunteer led organization with over 4,000 members and 42 branches across the country.TAMA provides continuous professional development opportunities for midwives, including training, workshops, and conferences. This helps ensure that midwives are up-to-date with the latest practices, technologies, and research in maternal and newborn care
What we do
TAMA advocates for policies to ensure that every childbearing woman and every newborn child in Tanzania has access to quality medical care from a competent midwife. We work to advance the profession of midwifery nationally to enhance reproductive health and reduce maternal and child mortality.
Our Vision
Quality care from a competent midwife for every childbearing woman, newborn, child and adolescent.
Our Mission
Advancing midwifery by promoting independent, skilled midwives, working in a coordinated healthcare system, as the main caregivers for childbearing mothers, newborns and children.
