Spotlight on Dr Ayan When Dr. Ayan joined the Health Improvement Project Zanzibar (HIPZ) in 2022, she brought with her both clinical experience and a deep passion for public health. 

This August, we hosted a cohort of Medical Elective Students from Glasgow University, Plymouth University and Martin Luther University in Germany. Here, they reflect on their experience of the programme.

Haji Fatawi (pictured above), our Mental Health Co-Ordinator, speaks about his background with HIPZ and how the landscape of mental health has changed through our work over the years.  Development

From Infectious Diseases to Heart Health… Cardiovascular diseases are the number 1 cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause (World Health Organisation).

Celebrating Women’s Strength and Resilience Women’s health is a cornerstone of strong, thriving communities. In Zanzibar, where women make up 51.6% of the population (Population Census 2022), addressing the unique

Meet Our Project Lead – Khadija Abbas Mohamed   At the heart of HIPZ’s mission to improve healthcare in Zanzibar lies the Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) Programme,

As we prepare for our next Cycle Zanzibar adventure in June 2025, we asked Karen, a participant from 2023, to reflect on her experience… Cycling Zanzibar: An Unforgettable Journey for

From Zanzibar to Global Healthcare Advocate Dr. Hamed, a prominent Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in Zanzibar, has devoted his career to improving maternal health. His journey from Stone Town, where his

Two-Day Training for Community Health Volunteers (Community Health Volunteers) in Unguja and Pemba We are excited to share an update on our recent activities aimed at enhancing mental health services

Exploring New Horizons: Jess and Miriam’s Medical Elective in Zanzibar A medical elective student programme abroad allows medical students to gain hands-on experience in a different healthcare setting. Participants work