Safe Guarding
MKUTA is dedicated to upholding Safeguarding principles for all vulnerable populations, particularly children, and is committed to contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on SDG3 – ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all. MKUTA maintains a zero-tolerance policy against abuse and exploitation of vulnerable individuals and recognizes safeguarding as everyone’s responsibility. MKUTA operates under guiding principles that prioritize inclusivity, survivor-centred approaches, shared responsibility, effective communication, risk minimization, confidentiality, regular improvements, and dignity and respect for all.

Related Policies and Certifications:
2. Code of Conduct: Our staff, including Board members, adhere to a strict Code of Conduct to maintain the organization's reputation and uphold ethical standards.
3. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) Policy: Our practices zero-tolerance against sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals.
4. Whistleblower Policy: Our policy encourages the reporting of fraudulent, unethical, or inappropriate behaviour without fear of retribution, fostering a safe and respectful environment for all.
5. Anti-fraud and corruption policy
6. Child Protection/Safeguarding Policy
7. Conflict of Interest Policy
MKUTA conducts regular training sessions to educate staff, board members, service providers and all other relevant stakeholders on safeguarding principles, focusing on awareness, prevention, reporting, and response strategies. Additionally, the organization utilizes a Safeguarding Assessment Tool to ensure alignment with safeguarding standards. Individuals with concerns are encouraged to report them via email to info@mkuta.or.tz
To effectively implement the principles, pillars, and components of the END TB Strategy at the country level, MKUTA empowers former TB patients and current patients to actively participate in the response efforts. This approach aligns with the End TB Strategy’s emphasis on forming strong partnerships with civil society organizations and communities. Through comprehensive training and ongoing technical support, MKUTA has successfully mobilized over 5000 members across 131 districts in Tanzania Mainland and two regions in Zanzibar.
These members are strategically organized into seven implementing zones, enabling them to deliver a wide range of services to their respective communities. The service package provided by these members includes, but is not limited to, the following key areas:

- Advocacy: Advocating for integrated, patient-centred care, prevention strategies, and policies that cater to marginalized populations within their communities.
- Ensuring Rights and Needs: Ensuring that the rights and needs of individuals affected by TB are addressed within healthcare facilities, communities, and workplaces.
- Amplifying Patient Perspectives: Sharing and disseminating the perspectives of TB patients at the sub-national level to inform policy and decision-making processes.
- Diagnosis and Treatment: Ensuring timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment for individuals with TB, irrespective of their social status or position within the community.
- Access to Information: Providing communities with access to accurate and comprehensive knowledge about TB and other related diseases.
- Screening Efforts: Conducting TB screening initiatives to identify cases early and facilitate prompt treatment.
- Addressing Barriers: Identifying and addressing barriers that hinder the diagnosis and treatment of TB within affected communities.
These 5000 members play a crucial role in engaging directly with patients and communities affected by TB at the grassroots level. To manage and coordinate these efforts efficiently, MKUTA utilizes the Membership Information and Management System (MIMS), ensuring effective communication, coordination, and monitoring of activities on the ground. Through these collaborative efforts, MKUTA strives to make significant strides towards the ultimate goal of ending TB in Tanzania. To understand the empowerment courses offered to our members, please visit the TRAINING tab on our website.
To join our zonal clubs please contact the following representatives:
Name | Zone | Phone |
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IBRAHIM SELEMANI | Coast B Zone | +255 713341267 |
TOBIAS CHACHA MAGATI | Northern Zone | +255 789564832 |
AQUILINA NGEMELA | Coast A Zone | +255714350585 |
ROSE FESTO LEMA | Central Zone | +255 658 777034 |
AGGREY MICHAEL MKALAWA | Southern Zone | +255 755 816102 |
HAPPINESS NOT OGULO | Lake Zone | +255 789 616808 |
MAULID NTAHONDI NYAMLENGANWA | Western Zone | +255 759 456611 |