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Modeling innovative neonatal care in Africa, leading Tiny Feet Big Steps conferences through the Arusha Pediatric & Maternity Centre.

12/02/2026

Renovations are well underway as we prepare to open the Arusha Pediatric and Maternity Centre (APMC). While we are hopeful to open in April, there are still many details to finalize—from meeting government requirements to fully equipping the clinic for patient care.

As exciting as the progress on the building has been, we are equally energized by our dedicated team of doctors, nurses, lab technicians, and administrative staff who are working diligently to ensure everything is ready for opening day. You’ll see several of our staff in the video, excitedly exploring the facility and envisioning the care they will soon provide. We are deeply grateful for this talented group of professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to mothers and children.

The energy across our entire team is palpable. APMC will be the first pediatric and maternity center of its kind in Arusha, creating a new pathway to advance child healthcare in Africa and to serve families with excellence and dignity.

If you’ve been considering supporting this work, this may be the moment. Your donation helps bring APMC to life, strengthens child healthcare in Tanzania, and—through shared learning and mentorship—extends its impact far beyond Tanzania’s borders.

👉 https://www.ichafrica.org/apmc.html

10/02/2026

ICHA’s mentoring model is at the heart of its impact in Tanzania — investing in people to transform healthcare for children. Through hands-on mentorship from leaders like Dr. Steve Swanson, Tanzanian doctors and nurses are gaining clinical confidence, critical thinking skills, and compassionate leadership. This approach doesn’t just improve care today — it builds a sustainable future where local clinicians mentor others and drive long-term improvements in pediatric and neonatal health across Africa.

Learn more: https://www.ichafrica.org/mentoring.html

08/02/2026

Stay connected with the heart of ICHA.

Every week, lives are being changed through compassionate care, local leadership, and the dedication of ICHA trained doctors and nurses across Tanzania and Africa.

If you’d like to follow the stories, the progress, and the hope we’re building together, we’d love to stay in touch.

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We appreciate your support!

06/02/2026

This week, the ICHA team gathered for dinner with beautiful Mt. Meru in the background—a meaningful moment to pause and reflect on the people who make this work possible.

We are deeply grateful for this extraordinary team of dedicated doctors, nurses, lab technicians, and administrators. Together, they are the heart of ICHA and are advancing child healthcare in Africa by:

1️⃣ Delivering low-cost, high-impact neonatology services for premature and hospitalized newborns in our partner NICUs.
2️⃣ Providing specialty outpatient and inpatient pediatric care through the Arusha Pediatric & Maternity Centre (APMC) and the Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) pediatric wards and clinics.
3️⃣ Mentoring doctors and nurses in pediatrics to build long-term, local capacity.
4️⃣ Training NICU physicians and nurses through our Tiny Feet Big Steps (TFBS) Neonatology Conferences.

Grateful for this team. Inspired by their commitment. Hopeful for the children and families we serve. 💙

Learn more: https://www.ichafrica.org/

04/02/2026

We're actively working to advance child healthcare in Africa, and with your support we are:

1. Delivering low-cost, high impact neonatology services of premature and hospitalized newborns in our partner NICUs.

2. Providing specialty outpatient and inpatient pediatric care through the Arusha Pediatric & Maternity Centre (APMC) and the Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) pediatric ward and clinics in Arusha, Tanzania.

3. Mentoring doctors and nurses in pediatrics.
* 7 Tanzanian doctors and 20 NICU nurses are currently supported by ICHA.
* 4 doctors in international residency programs (Kenya, South Africa, USA) that ICHA has helped reach this stage of training.
* Teaching at Pediatric Association of Tanzania and other venues.

4. Training NICU physicians & nurses through Tiny Feet Big Steps (TFBS) Neonatology Conferences, uniquely co-training physicians and nurses, with a strong emphasis on innovation, clinical proficiency, and actionable healthcare strategies. Since 2021, TFBS has trained 829 African doctors and nurses from 203 hospitals in 20 sub-Saharan African countries. ICHA doctors treat hundreds of critically ill NICU babies each year.

💜 Yes, that’s a lot!! And we’re just getting started…ICHA is growing 🌍✨

From lifesaving NICU care to mentoring doctors and nurses, to hosting Africa’s largest neonatal conference—our work is expanding and transforming child healthcare across the continent.

👉 Read more about our work: ichafrica.org/our-work.html

Together, we’re making care accessible, compassionate & life‑changing.

01/02/2026

🌍 ICHA is building a future where every child in Africa has access to skilled, compassionate healthcare.

Through the Tiny Feet Big Steps (TFBS) Neonatology Conferences, we train and equip local NICU physicians and nurses—uniquely co‑training teams together with a strong focus on innovation, clinical excellence, and practical, life‑saving strategies.

Since 2021, 829 African doctors and nurses from 203 hospitals across 20 sub‑Saharan African countries have been trained through TFBS.

Every year, ICHA physicians care for hundreds of critically ill NICU babies, ensuring the smallest and most vulnerable receive the best possible start to life.

This is how sustainable change grows—local practitioners empowered to transform healthcare from within.

Learn more: https://www.ichafrica.org/

31/01/2026

🌍 Calling all NICU physicians, nurses, and neonatal champions across Africa!

The Tiny Feet Big Steps (TFBS) Neonatology Conference offers practical, high‑impact training designed for the realities of newborn care in resource‑limited settings. Our sessions dive into the most essential topics in neonatal medicine—from respiratory support and infection management to feeding, thermoregulation, and ethical decision‑making.

We're returning to Arusha, Tanzania, May 11 - 15!

If you were registered for our 2025 conference please email conference@tinyfeetbigsteps.com, with your reference number, to reconfirm your registration.

What makes TFBS unique is our co‑training model, where physicians and nurses learn side‑by‑side, building stronger, more unified NICU teams. Every topic is taught with a focus on innovation, clinical proficiency, and actionable strategies you can use immediately in your hospital.

If you’re committed to strengthening newborn care in your community, this conference is for you.

Explore the full list of training topics here: https://www.tinyfeetbigsteps.com/conference-topics.html

✨ Join us—and be part of a growing movement improving neonatal outcomes across Africa.

29/01/2026

🌍 Tiny Feet Big Steps (TFBS) Neonatology Conference is returning to Arusha in May!

We’re excited to announce the rescheduled TFBS Neonatology Conference in Arusha, bringing together NICU physicians and nurses for world‑class, hands‑on training that strengthens newborn care across Africa.

If you were previously registered for our 2025 conference, please email conference@tinyfeetbigsteps.com with your reference number to reconfirm your spot.

✨ Learn more here: https://www.tinyfeetbigsteps.com/arusha.html

We can’t wait to welcome you to Arusha for a powerful gathering of learning, collaboration, and impact.

27/01/2026

The Tanzanian Minister of Health, Hon. Mohamed Mchengerwa, visited Arusha Lutheran Medical Center (ALMC) on January 27, 2026. The visit focused on checking preparations to provide healthcare services for guests expected during AFCON 2027.

During the visit, the Minister met with health workers, listened to their feedback, and gave guidance.

He visited our ICHA NICU and we gifted him with a copy of Every Breath Counts (and he signed a copy, too!).

22/01/2026

Miracles Do Happen

This video captures just one example of the life‑changing care happening in our NICU. With ICHA’s support, premature babies are getting the evidence‑based care they need to thrive. Watch this moment of hope.

https://www.ichafrica.org/

20/01/2026

ICHA organizes the annual Tiny Feet, Big Steps - Advancing Care of Critically Ill and Premature Babies in Africa conference.

ICHA is focused on teaching as many hospitals as possible the lessons of the past decade. We are actively modeling a new NICU culture where doctors, nurses, and parents work together in caring for hospitalized infants.

Since 2021, TFBS has trained 829 African doctors and nurses from 203 hospitals in 20 sub-Saharan African countries. ICHA doctors treat hundreds of critically ill NICU babies each year.

https://www.tinyfeetbigsteps.com

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