Manual Vacuum Aspiration
This project contributed to improving the quality of care available to women in both public and private health facilities.
Overview
This initiative strengthened reproductive healthcare services in Tanzania by promoting safe, evidence-based uterine evacuation practices. By building provider confidence and competence, the program contributed to improving the quality of care available to women in both public and private health facilities.
Partners
- International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
- DKT International
- PSI Tanzania
Objectives
- Strengthening healthcare providers’ practical skills in the safe use of Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA)
- Improving the quality and safety of reproductive healthcare services
- Promoting evidence-based clinical practices in participating health facilities
Outputs
- MVA trainings conducted in Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Mbeya, Dodoma, and Morogoro
- Public and private healthcare providers equipped with hands-on clinical skills
- Improved capacity for safe uterine evacuation procedures in participating facilities