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Tanzania’s Child Mortality Trends Shift in 2022–2023 Amid Healthcare Challenges

Tanzania’s Child Mortality Trends Shift in 2022–2023 Amid Healthcare Challenges

Taha Sakr
Last updated: January 6, 2025 11:28 am
By Taha Sakr 3 Min Read
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Tanzania’s healthcare system made some important advancements in 2023, but the country continues to face significant hurdles, particularly regarding a shortage of healthcare professionals. The Tanzanian Ministry of Health reported that only 36% of the required health workers were available, marking a worsening situation compared to previous years, where the shortage stood at 53% in 2021 and 64% in 2023. This shortage remains a major challenge for the country’s healthcare infrastructure, impeding the sector’s ability to meet its full potential.

In terms of child mortality, the Ministry of Health provided an updated analysis of the leading causes of death among children under five, comparing the years 2022 and 2023. Birth asphyxia and birth trauma were identified as consistent leading causes of death, showing a slight increase from 22.8% to 23.6% over the two years. This indicates that, while there has been some progress in other areas, birth-related complications remain a critical area of concern.

In addition, there were considerable increases in deaths from other diseases. Lower respiratory infections saw a notable rise, from 9.6% in 2022 to 13.6% in 2023, which is concerning given the impact of respiratory illnesses on young children. Similarly, deaths from malaria increased from 4.3% to 6.1%, and protein-energy malnutrition, which remains a significant health issue in Tanzania, rose from 3.4% to 4.5%. These increases underscore the ongoing burden of preventable diseases in the country.

On a more positive note, the number of deaths caused by perinatal conditions—those occurring around the time of birth—dropped sharply, from 29.3% in 2022 to 11.3% in 2023. This decrease suggests some success in tackling conditions that have previously contributed significantly to child mortality, such as complications during birth and early neonatal care.

While deaths from prematurity, low birth weight, and congenital anomalies, including heart defects, remained largely unchanged, the report indicated a modest rise in deaths from diarrhea-related illnesses and other infectious diseases. These diseases continue to pose a threat to child health, reflecting the need for ongoing public health interventions in sanitation, nutrition, and preventive healthcare.

Overall, the data reveals a mixed picture for child mortality in Tanzania, with some encouraging trends but also clear areas of concern. The report highlights the need for continued investment in healthcare infrastructure, medical personnel, and preventive health programs to address the ongoing challenges in reducing child mortality and improving the overall health of young children in the country.

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