As the fastest-growing economy in East Africa, one of Tanzania’s top priorities is to improve healthcare. While the country has made important strides in this regard, it still faces tremendous challenges, most notably in terms of its high infant mortality rate – about one in 15 Tanzanians dies before their first birthday, with half of all deaths occurring within the first four weeks of life. As part of efforts to reduce infant mortality and increase life expectancy, The ZEDD's medical research in Tanzania has begun implementing cutting-edge technology that can significantly improve patient care while also saving healthcare providers significant amounts of money.
