EMPOWER-TZ
Africa faces a significant burden of untreated surgical conditions. However, the lack of comprehensive training in the implementation science of surgery, rehabilitation, and humanitarian health hinders research, evidence-based policy reforms, and meaningful impact.
EMPOWER-TZ (D43), funded by the U.S. , is dedicated to strengthening research capacity in Tanzania while tackling the challenges of surgical disease, patient outcomes, and rehabilitation needs in humanitarian settings. The program is built on a tripartite collaboration between Johns Hopkins University, , and .
About the Program
It is designed to
Enhance local Tanzanian capacity in humanitarian health and implementation science through meaningful collaborations that transcend institutional, regional, and national boundaries.
It seeks to
Empower the next generation of public health professionals through comprehensive training programs in implementation science, with a specialized focus on surgery, surgical outcomes, and rehabilitation in humanitarian settings.
It aims to
Strengthen research training and education, expand the workforce of specialized researchers, foster community engagement, and build sustainable partnerships to drive meaningful change.
It works to
Tackle urgent challenges while laying the groundwork for long-term capacity building and impactful research outcomes in Tanzania and beyond.
Recent Activities
Implementation Science in a Humanitarian Context
Held in March 2025, the event united government leaders, scholars, partners, and trainees to explore how implementation science can bridge global health policies with local humanitarian responses.