Implementation of distance learning IMCI training in rural districts of Tanzania
Summary. Tanzania implemented a distance learning model for childhood illness management training in three rural districts. The program combined self-directed learning with brief in-person sessions, successfully training many healthcare workers at low cost and improving their knowledge and competence. However, participants faced technological barriers, work-life conflicts, and insufficient mentorship due to limited funding and transport infrastructure.
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Isangula, K., Ngadaya, E., Manu, A., Mmweteni, M., Philbert, D., Burengelo, D., Kagaruki, G., Senkoro, M., Kimaro, G., Kahwa, A., Mazige, F., Bundala, F., Iriya, N., Donard, F., Kitinya, C., Minja, V., Nyakairo, F., Gupta, G., Pearson, L., . . . Hailegebriel, T. D.. (2023). Implementation of distance learning IMCI training in rural districts of Tanzania. BMC Health Services Research. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09061-y
Isangula, Kahabi, et al. “Implementation of distance learning IMCI training in rural districts of Tanzania.” BMC Health Services Research, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09061-y.
Isangula, Kahabi, Esther Ngadaya, Alexander Manu, Mary Mmweteni, Doreen Philbert, Dorica Burengelo, Gibson Kagaruki, et al.. 2023. “Implementation of distance learning IMCI training in rural districts of Tanzania.” BMC Health Services Research. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09061-y.
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title = {Implementation of distance learning IMCI training in rural districts of Tanzania},
author = {Kahabi Isangula and Esther Ngadaya and Alexander Manu and Mary Mmweteni and Doreen Philbert and Dorica Burengelo and Gibson Kagaruki and Mbazi Senkoro and Godfather Kimaro and Amos Kahwa and Fikiri Mazige and Felix Bundala and Nemes Iriya and Francis Donard and Caritas Kitinya and Victor Minja and Festo Nyakairo and Gagan Gupta and Luwei Pearson and Minjoon Kim and Sayoki Mfinanga and Ulrika Baker and Tedbabe Degefie Hailegebriel},
journal = {BMC Health Services Research},
year = {2023},
doi = {10.1186/s12913-023-09061-y},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09061-y}
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TY - JOUR TI - Implementation of distance learning IMCI training in rural districts of Tanzania AU - Kahabi Isangula AU - Esther Ngadaya AU - Alexander Manu AU - Mary Mmweteni AU - Doreen Philbert AU - Dorica Burengelo AU - Gibson Kagaruki AU - Mbazi Senkoro AU - Godfather Kimaro AU - Amos Kahwa AU - Fikiri Mazige AU - Felix Bundala AU - Nemes Iriya AU - Francis Donard AU - Caritas Kitinya AU - Victor Minja AU - Festo Nyakairo AU - Gagan Gupta AU - Luwei Pearson AU - Minjoon Kim AU - Sayoki Mfinanga AU - Ulrika Baker AU - Tedbabe Degefie Hailegebriel JO - BMC Health Services Research PY - 2023 DO - 10.1186/s12913-023-09061-y UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09061-y ER -
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- DOI
- 10.1186/s12913-023-09061-y
- Countries
- Tanzania
- Regions
- Africa
- Categories
- rural-healthcare, education, broadband-and-digital
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- 2026-04-28