About Us

WHO WE ARE

Tanzania Centre for Public Health (TCPH) is an independent non-governmental organization (NGO) established under the laws and regulations of the United Republic of Tanzania. Its primary objective is to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities by providing care, addressing health challenges, advocating for better health policies, promoting evidence-based practices, and supporting innovative interventions.

TCPH has a dedicated team engaged in various research and intervention projects. The staff have extensive expertise in program design, implementation, and large-scale community interventions targeting behavior change in high-risk populations.

TCPH's multidisciplinary teams include researchers, clinical professionals, social scientists, and digital health experts, working collaboratively to ensure comprehensive and effective approaches.

All interventions are grounded in the best available scientific evidence and are rigorously monitored by experts. Both the research and interventions are carried out in close collaboration with the communities, fostering continuous dialogue and incorporating their feedback for sustained impact.

Our Vision

To be a centre of excellence in public health research, innovations and interventions.

Our Mission

To contribute to improving the health status of Tanzanians by designing and implementing innovative, evidence-based, and cost-effective interventions and conducting research capable of influencing public policy and practice in the field of public health in Tanzania and beyond.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Promote, coordinate and support the increased focus on health promotion and prevention, screening and early intervention in specific areas of Neglected tropical diseases, non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) and Infectious diseases.
To promote, in corporation with other specialized agencies and government where necessary, the improvement of Sexual and Reproductive Health, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
To promote improved standards of trainings in the health training institutions and in-service professional trainings.
Address adolescent health vulnerabilities, including unintended pregnancies, early childbirth, and HIV risks, through evidence generation, scaled-up SRH education, and targeted health services.
Integrate digital health tools and ICT into public health interventions to improve healthcare access, enhance data-driven decision-making, and strengthen health systems with sustainable solutions.
Implement evidence-based interventions and research to prevent and respond to Address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).
Improve access to clean water, promote proper sanitation, and encourage hygiene practices to reduce disease transmission and improve public health through community education and sustainable WASH interventions.
Implement projects and strategies that reduce environmental harm, enhance resilience to climate-related health risks, and advocate for policies that support sustainable practices and address the public health impacts of climate change.
To promote and coordinate biomedical and implementation health research

Our Approach

We are committed to developing and implementing innovative, evidence-based, and cost-effective public health interventions. We actively collaborate with stakeholders at every stage of our work, upholding our commitments and fostering policy dialogues rooted in robust scientific evidence.

Our primary goal is to drive meaningful change by delivering outputs that are both locally impactful and globally relevant.

At the Tanzania Center for Public Health (TCPH), we are driven by these core values:

These values shape everything we do. We work closely with stakeholders to deliver on our commitments, maintaining a neutral and non-political position while anchoring our policy dialogues in scientific evidence.

TCPH strives to create meaningful impact by producing outcomes that are relevant locally and globally. We emphasize making our work accessible and ensuring its practical application in the communities where our research and interventions take place.

OUR CORE VALUES

1. Valuing human life

2. Fostering innovation and creativityt

3. Promoting an integrated approach

4. Promoting an integrated approach

5. Upholding professional standards

6. Building strong partnerships

7. Dedication to lifelong learning

8.Ensuring integrity, fairness, transparency, and accountability