Empirical effect of the Dr Lee Jong-wook Fellowship Program to empower sustainable change for the health workforce in Tanzania: a mixed-methods study.

Purpose: This study evaluated the Dr Lee Jong-wook Fellowship Program's impact on Tanzania's health workforce, focusing on relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, and sustainability in addressing healthcare gaps.

Methods: A mixed-methods research design was employed. Data were collected from 97 out of 140 alumni through an online survey, 35 in-depth interviews, and one focus group discussion.

The impact of direct health facility financing on MNCH service provision: results from a comparative, before-after study in Pwani Region, Tanzania.

Background: Pwani Regional Secretariat in Tanzania implemented the Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Project (2016-2022) through Direct Health Facility Financing (DHFF), which allocates funds directly to health facilities. This study assessed the impact of the six-year DHFF project in Pwani region.

Methods: The study utilised District Health Information Software 2 data from 18 intervention health facilities in Pwani region.