We were proud to have POETIC members Anna and Karima representing us and EECC Global at the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists in Marrakech, alongside more than 10 EECC Champions from across the world. Together, we highlighted gaps in the provision of EECC and continued to advocate for every patient’s right to receive it. Key contributions included: * EECC Global booth:
EECC champion Dr. Maynard Makere and the EECC team from KCMC had the privilege of engaging with the Regional Medical Officer (RMO), District Medical Officers (DMOs), hospital directors, department heads, and other key stakeholders across the Kilimanjaro region to advance the Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) initiative. The discussions reflected strong leadership, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improving
The APPRISE Reflection and Learning Session held in Addis Ababa on 27 March 2026 was a collaborative meeting focused on reviewing progress across all APPRISE project components, reflecting on achievements and challenges, and assessing overall impact. The session included discussions on project timelines, SWOT analysis, and alignment with original grant objectives. It also provided a platform to share lessons learned,
Big milestone for Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) course in Tanzania 🇹🇿 Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences has officially been registered as a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Provider by the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council for the *EECC course* This accreditation enables the delivery of certified EECC training to nurses and midwives across the country from April
A well-attended symposium on Essential Emergency & Critical Care: Vital Signs Directed Therapy brought together nurses from MNH @muhimbili_taifa and MUHAS @muhimbiliuniversity . Led by EECC Champion @zed4zainab , the session focused on a simple but important message: everyday vital signs can help identify a deteriorating patient early and support timely action. A practical session, meaningful discussion, and an encouraging reminder that quality critical care often
“I was very worried when Clavian started having trouble breathing and refused to feed. When the health workers acted quickly, it gave us hope that our baby would survive.”— Clavian’s mother For the first two weeks of her life, baby Clavian had been doing well. She fed normally and slept peacefully in her mother’s arms in their village in Tanzania’s