{"id":9663,"date":"2026-02-19T14:25:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:25:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkapafoundation.or.tz\/?p=9663"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:26:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T11:26:22","slug":"health-professionals-trained-nationwide-to-advance-clubfoot-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkapafoundation.or.tz\/index.php\/2026\/02\/19\/health-professionals-trained-nationwide-to-advance-clubfoot-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Professionals Trained Nationwide to Advance Clubfoot Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9663\" class=\"elementor elementor-9663\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e4ba5d4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e4ba5d4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d0a55aa\" data-id=\"d0a55aa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9671fb7 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-ova_heading\" data-id=\"9671fb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ova_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ova-heading\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sub-title \">We are making remarkable strides in strengthening the capacity of healthcare professionals across Tanzania, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to provide life-changing care for children living with clubfoot. Through specialized training in the Ponseti method, the Foundation is not only building technical expertise but also expanding hope and opportunities for children who would otherwise face lifelong mobility challenges. <br><br>\nOver the past months, more than 50 health professionals from Mbeya, Dodoma, and Mwanza participated in intensive trainings covering all critical stages of clubfoot management. These included casting, basic and advanced interventions, and tenotomy, delivered through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on practical sessions. This approach ensures that participants not only understand the principles behind the treatment but also develop the confidence and practical competence to apply them effectively in their clinical settings. <br>\n\n\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bf290f7\" data-id=\"bf290f7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45950ec elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"45950ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;_animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - 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enhanced their foundational understanding of clubfoot treatment. The programme included pre- and post-training assessments to objectively measure the knowledge and skills gained, ensuring that every participant leaves the training equipped to deliver high-quality care.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p><p>The learning experience was highly interactive, combining lectures, group discussions, practical demonstrations, and question-and-answer sessions. This participatory approach allowed participants to engage deeply with the content, share experiences, and address real-life challenges faced in the treatment of children with clubfoot. By bridging theory and practice, the Foundation is helping healthcare providers translate their training directly into improved patient care and outcomes.<\/p><p>The success of these trainings has been strengthened through collaboration with key health sector partners, including Miracle Feet, the Ministry of Health, Tanzania, and the Prime Minister\u2019s Office, Regional Administration, and Local Authorities. Together, we share a commitment to ensuring that children across the country have access to timely, effective, and inclusive clubfoot treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are making remarkable strides in strengthening the capacity of healthcare professionals across Tanzania, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to provide life-changing care for children living with clubfoot. 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