Machame Hospital School of Nursing - Began in 2010 to address the shortage of nursing staff to citizens.  There are many African youth qualified and desiring to enroll in the school, but cannot afford the cost (tuition, room and board is only $1,700 per year).  CHI Health has sponsored 91 students to date who have graduated.  This program has been life changing for the students and their families…..and for the society as a whole.

Houses for Health - Began in 2007 to address the need of people living in substandard housing.  Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world and we find many living in houses that even by African standards are abysmal.  The cost to build a small basic, dry safe house is $3,400.  Using 100% local material and labor assists the local economy as well.  So far, CHI Health has completed 140 houses for 140 families, and we continue to build.

Clinical Officer Program/PA - Machame Hospital has operated a training program for clinical officers for more than 45 years. A clinical officer is a mid-level provider, much like a PA or nurse practitioner. Due to the huge shortage of actual physicians in Tanzania, they provide a great deal of the front line care, especially in rural areas.  A gift of $1,700 provides full tuition, room, board, and school fees for one clinical officer for one year.

For more information please visit:
• Living our mission in Tanzania
• Scholarships: An opportunity to care

Any donation amount is very much appreciated!!

All of these projects have been funded by donors and supporters.  We welcome you to join us in these efforts.  Please click on the Ways to Give link at the top of the page.  If you have any questions please contact Bob Kasworm at Robert.Kasworm@alegent.com or Kathy Bertolini at Kathryn.Bertolini@alegent.org.