iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

This isn’t just about supervision. It’s about democratizing information, strengthening health literacy and elevating the role of community health workers.

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Take a look at this chatbot we are developing with @dalberggroup.bsky.social Data Insights and Design, with funding from @gatesfoundation.bsky.social. Supervising CHWs often means making decisions without actionable data. So, what if we could give supervisors insights at their fingertips?

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

A child’s development shouldn’t be left to chance. But in many health systems, care is fragmented and parents don’t have the tools to support their children. Meet two parents in Zanzibar who’ve seen the impact of our work on early childhood development ⤵️

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

📍D-tree’s Zanzibar office this morning: Abbas demonstrating Digital Billboards we’ve developed that includes health data 📊 To be handed over to the ZnZ President and MoH to enable decision makers to engage directly with real time data, a step towards better health decisions and the highest level 🙌🏼

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

In June, our #Tanzania team worked with Design Agency Khanga Rue, under our partnership with Endless Network to understand care-seeking behaviours around non-communicable diseases. The insights will help us to design and pilot a digital screening tool for NCDs, leveraging the Afya-Tek model 📲

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

This week, we say 👋🏽 to Kachengwa & Lawrence as one of our Malawi projects closes. As developers, they did more than write code. They helped build the future of community health, from designing care tools to training health workers and shaping ICHIS into a nationally owned system. We will miss you!

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

More to come on this exciting milestone 👀

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

The room was packed with CHWs and other implementation partners. We take pride in having received recognition for our work from His Excellency, President Mwinyi 📸

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Following 6 months of formal training, the room is full of excited, compassionate CHWs — ready to serve their communities with quality care and support 💙

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Our CEO, @riccardol.bsky.social, is joining the #CHWs and our Zanzibar team on this important day 🥳

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

🎉 Big day in #Zanzibar as their first-ever cohort of professional #CHWs is graduating! After decades as volunteers, they’re now officially part of the health system, and it’s a game changer 💪🌍 Celebrations have started. Follow this thread for more updates 👇🏽

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

And Joie Sophia Umuhoza, founder of ECO-MAMA, an organization working in the intersection of climate change, mental health and tech ⬇️

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Meet Joannie Marlene Bewa, founder of DOTOH Health, Benin's first telemedicine platform ⬇️

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

In 2004, Marc Mitchell founded D-tree with a vision to harness digital tools to change the way people experience care. The Marc Mitchell Award, established by the Global Digital Health Network, recognizes innovation & leadership in healthcare. Last year, we supported the award for the first time!

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

A big THANK YOU to: 🙏 Gloria Kahamba, our Country Director 🙏 Grace Mapunda, my supervisor 🙏 And every D-tree staff member who supported me with warmth and guidance!

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

My internship also helped me grow professionally: 🗣 Improved communication & coordination 🌐 Joined the forum for women & girls in digital health (Tanzania) 📊 Learned how apps connect to the Unified Community System (UCS)

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

What I worked on in the past months: ✅ Ensured health workers had airtime & internet to sync data ✅ Trained on app use + created user guides & videos ✅ Documented project milestones & shared success stories ✅ Represented D-tree at conferences

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

So why D-tree? 3 things motivated me to apply: 🧒🏽 My passion for improving children’s health 📱 Curiosity about using tech to improve service delivery 🔢 Eagerness to learn how real-time data can inform decisions

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Before joining D-tree, I worked on different health & nutrition projects with several organizations. I saw the real impact that preventive care can make.

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

But along the way, I realized something: as a doctor, I’d mostly treat people after they’re sick. What I wanted was to prevent illness—especially among children—so they can survive, thrive, and live out their dreams.

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

My journey into health started with a childhood shaped by lots of illness and school absenteeism. Despite that, I performed well academically and always dreamed of becoming a doctor.

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Hi, I’m Pamela, and I’ve been an intern at D-tree for the past 9 months. Here’s a thread on my experiences, reflections and learnings as I have taken my first steps in digital health 🧵👇

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

This week, our team in Zambia was thrilled to welcome our CEO, @riccardol.bsky.social, for a visit! 🌍 Great to get together in person to reflect on challenges, explore new opportunities, and, of course, share a meal. Always energizing to connect beyond the screen!

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Snaps from yesterday 📸 We were so excited we got to meet with H.E. First Lady Mariam Mwinyi of Zanzibar (Early Childhood Development champion 👏🏽) to discuss how we can make sure that all children in Zanzibar get the care they need to thrive 🧒🏽 More to come 👀

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

The #MentalHealthSummit2025 in Kahama, united professionals, advocates, youth leaders, and organizations to address mental health and #SRHR challenges in Tanzania. Our #mainland staff participated, exploring collaborative strategies to enhance mental health services. #InclusiveMentalHealthforAll

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Key priorities driving conversations included: 🔸 Strengthening primary health care as the foundation for health for all 🔸 Leveraging digital health and AI to close equity gaps Enya (sr innovation & product lead) and Riccardo (CEO) attended ⬇️

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Looking back at this year's World Health Assembly ⬇️ We feel inspired by this year’s theme, One World for Health, and stand in solidarity with global efforts to ensure health for all 🌍

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

💥Our SMT💥 from #Mainland was invited to attend the budget session for the #MinistryofCommDevelopment,Gender,Women,andSpecialGroups, whereby the Minister unveiled a sh76billion budget proposal for the 2025/26 financial year directed towards economic empowerment; child protection and gender equality.

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

3 Words to sum up day 1 of the #MaleziSummit: exhilarating; engaging and informative! Lots of networking; knowledge sharing and overall excitement for the direction of #ECD in #Tanzania! Stay tuned for day 2 of the #MaleziSummit!

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

#CHWs present an invaluable resource in filling in the existing shortage of #healthworkers and also ensuring #caregivers and #children have access to key #ECD services. We are excited to have one of our #CHWs from #Zanzibar at the #MaleziSummit sharing their experiences on the #JamiiniAfya program.

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Opening remarks from #MaleziSummit guest of honor #DrJohnJingu, the PS for the #MinistryofCommunityDevelopment,Gender,WomenandSpecialgroups emphasized on: 🎯The importance of leveraging on #technology to improve #parenting practices 🎯Strong families as the foundation of our society

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Our #mainland and #Zanzibar team are on site ready to attend the #ECD #MaleziSummit happening today and tomorrow in #Mwanza. This year's #MaleziSummit will be merged with the commemoration of #InternationalFamilyDay celebrated on May 15th highlighting the importance of #Parentinpractices in ECD!

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Day two of the retreat was all about partnerships 💵 and ice cream🍦

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Ethiopian for dinner last night! 😋

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Our #Malawi and #Zambia Country Director, Chimango, hard at work at our retreat in Cape Town. Here with Romeo and Juliette! 🐶

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Our Senior Leadership Team is in Cape Town this week for: ♟️Strategy 💰 Fundraising 🔗 In-person connection ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

There’s a new Dr. in Stone Town and that’s Hannah McCarrick Mikidadi, our fabulous Country Director of #Zanzibar 🎉 She’s just passed her PhD Viva and we’re so proud of her. Here’s a sweet message from some team members rooting for her 🙌🏼

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

This week in #Zanzibar: Afya Week by the MoH 🏥 Of course our team is there supporting CHWs and sharing our experiences to drive progress so more people can access quality health care in the archipelago 🙌🏿

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Malawi 🇲🇼→ Zambia 🇿🇲 Next week, our Country Director in #Malawi, Chimango, is taking over our account as he has recently stepped into the role of Acting Country Director for #Zambia! Follow along as he shares what it’s like leading programs in two countries and what inspires him 👋🏽🌍

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Our #Zanzibar Country Director, Hannah McCarrick Mikidadi, joined the Mental Glow podcast to discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood and career, birth trauma and the need for strong support systems after pregnancy. Get to know her better and listen here 👂🏽 linktr.ee/mentalglow

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Rattles, books, toy cars, drums — you don’t need a store to spark play! With knowledge and a little creativity, everyday items become tools for learning. In #Tanzania, CHWs are showing caregivers how to turn simple moments into skill-building magic for their kids. A CHW in action in Arusha ⬇️

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

A couple of weeks ago, we launched our 2024 annual report 📄 And we loved looking back at the memories, achievements and impact of last year 👀 We're proud of the team, partners, donors and health workers making our work possible! 💙 www.d-tree.org/wp-content/u...

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

👏🏽 Exciting progress! Our #Zanzibar team has spent the week reviewing 3 modules in Jamii ni Afya: maternal health, pregnancy & postpartum care. Guidance is now stronger, clearer AND more accurate! Next up: handing over to tech team to add into the app + finish child health review (25 protocols!)

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D-tree @d-tree.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Our team in #Tanzania has been busy! Over the past weeks, they’ve led trainings with CHWs & supervisors to boost knowledge & confidence in using our digital tools. Here’s a peek from Mtoto ni Jamii, a project focused on improving early childhood development services #HealthForAll @egpaf.bsky.social

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