From Crisis to Recovery: How EECC Helped Save Amina’s Life

Amina, a 20-year-old mother from a small village in Tanzania, arrived at her district hospital in urgent need of help. She had been bleeding heavily, felt desperately weak, and feared for her life. With the support of neighbours, she made the journey just in time. Thankfully, a nurse trained in Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) was ready and waiting.

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Fast Action After Childbirth: How EECC Helped Save Diana’s Life

For Diana Alberto Mwigune, a 32-year-old mother from southwestern Tanzania, the birth of her fourth child was a moment of joy. But that joy quickly turned to fear. Not long after delivery, Diana began bleeding heavily. She felt weak, confused, and afraid. She feared not just for herself, but for the future of her newborn and her other three children.

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Strengthening Lifesaving Skills at Vwawa District Hospital!

🩺 Strengthening Lifesaving Skills at Vwawa District Hospital! During an Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) training, healthcare workers at Vwawa District Hospital engaged in practical, hands-on sessions to sharpen their skills in identifying and managing critically ill patients. From reviewing vital signs using the Vital Signs Directed Therapy (VSDT) chart, to life-saving interventions such as managing choking in adults

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Strengthening EECC implementation at KCMC hospital

We were proud to have Dr. Maynard Makere represent Essential Emergency and Critical Care (EECC) at the recent KCMC General Conference, alongside Dr. Judith (Surgeon). The session was attended by the Director of Surgical Services, senior professors, specialists, residents, and nurses from various departments. The presentation covered: •⁠ ⁠An introduction to EECC and why it matters •⁠ ⁠Current gaps in

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Strengthening the Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) in Zanzibar

Strengthening the Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) in Zanzibar!!! A Essential Emergency and Critical care HMIS Workshop was held on 24th & 25th June 2025 in Zanzibar Region to align and integrate developed EECC indicators with Zanzibar’s digital health infrastructure including ZanEMR, SHAMS and DHIS-2. The sessions unpacked seven EECC indicators (5 for the HMIS and 2 for supportive supervision

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