When people in Zanzibar fall ill, they often turn first to traditional healers rather than hospitals. At the same time, a serious health problem is growing:

diabetes and high blood pressure are increasing rapidly. An unusual project led by physician Tanja Nienstedt starts precisely here. Since 2014, it has trained local healers

to measure blood glucose and blood pressure. This cooperative model reaches more people than the public healthcare system and could serve as a pilot for other countries.

We have already completed two research shoots. The project is currently being considered by IDM in South Tyrol for development funding. A co-production with Krakomat Vienna.