Amref Tanzania and CGK Africa Connect Launch “Now Action Podcast” to Empower Youth andPromote Health Awareness

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – 25 March 2026 – Amref Health Africa in Tanzania (Amref Tanzania) and CGK Africa Connect Limited (CGK Africa) have signed an MoU to co-produce the Now Action Podcast, a youth-focused platform that uniquely links practical career guidance and entrepreneurial education with open discussions on health challenges relevant to young people.

The collaboration leverages CGK Africa’s expertise in mentorship, coaching, and youth engagement, alongside Amref Tanzania’s Afya Studio multimedia facilities and technical health knowledge. This partnership ensures that the podcast delivers high-quality, actionable content uniquely tailored to inspire and equip youth to make informed decisions about their careers and health, bridging critical gaps between health education and professional development.

“By combining our health expertise with CGK Africa’s innovative youth engagement platform, we aim to empower young people with knowledge that not only drives personal growth but also encourages healthier lifestyles,” said Dr Florence Temu, Country Director of Amref Tanzania.

“Now Action Podcast is an exciting opportunity to reach young people across Tanzania, sparking conversations that blend entrepreneurship, leadership, and practical health guidance,” said Naomi Mattary, Managing Director of CGK Africa Connect Limited.

The podcast will be produced in professional-grade facilities and distributed across multiple media platforms to reach both urban and rural communities. The collaboration also seeks sponsorship and partnership opportunities to ensure sustainability and wider impact.

The MoU, effective March 2026, outlines joint responsibilities for content creation, production, and dissemination, with a shared commitment to high-quality programming and community engagement.

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About Amref Health Africa in Tanzania

With a focus on reaching and working with the most vulnerable African communities to achieve lasting health change, Amref Health Africa has been active in Tanzania since 1957, and in 1987, the country office was established in Dar es Salaam. Since then, Amref Health Africa in Tanzania has been among the major supporters of the Government of Tanzania’s health care initiatives, particularly the Ministry of Health, and the President’s Office, Regional Authority and Local Government. Amref has supported the development of several national health policies, strategies, and guidelines for equitable health service delivery.

Amref Health Africa-Tanzania’s projects respond to national health priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address the needs of underserved communities, mostly women and children. We work to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of health services by strengthening health systems, improving access to services, advocating for stronger community health systems, and influencing health policies. Amref HealthAfrica-Tanzania remains a strong supporter of the Universal Health Coverage Agenda.

Learn more about Amref Health Africa through www.amref.org

Press Contacts

Eliminatha Paschal; Head of Communication & Partnerships Amref Health Africa in Tanzania

Email: Eliminatha.Paschal@amref.org

Kuhusu Amref Health Africa – Tanzania

Amref Health Africa-Tanzania, Ni Shirika la kitanzania lilioandikishwa kisheria tangu mwaka wa 1987 na lina bodi ya wakurugenzi inayojitegemea na linaongozwa na watanzania.

Amref Tanzania imekuwa mdau na mshirika mkubwa wa Serikali kwa kuwa na ushirikiano mzuri na serikali hususani Wizara ya Afya na TAMISEMI katika kuboresha sera za afya kwa ujumla wake, kutoa huduma za elimu yaafya, kuboresha huduma za tiba, kuratibu na kutengeneza sera na miongozo mbalimbali ya kiafya. Amref imewafikia watanzania wengi kupitia miradi ya afya kwa afua mbalibambali inayotekelezwa katika mikoa mbalimbali yaTanzania kama afya ya mama na mtoto, vijana, afya ya uzazi, Kifua kikuu, Huduma za UKIMWI, maji safi,uboreshaji usafi wa mazingira na taka, kujengea uwezo wahudumu wa afya na mengine mengi.

Kwa Maelezo Zaidi.

Jifunze zaidi kuhusu Amref Health Africa kupitia www.amref.org

Kwa Mawasiliano zaid:

Eliminatha Paschal; Mkuu wa Kitengo cha mawasiliano na ushirika Amref Health Africa in Tanzania

Email: Eliminatha.Paschal@amref.org

About CGK Africa Connect

Since 2023, CGK Africa has been driving a movement aimed at empowering young people, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders to build impactful businesses and contribute to Africa’s economic transformation. Through initiatives focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, investment awareness, and strategic dialogues aim to impact and acelerate the nation’s economy. CGK Africa continues to bring together visionary thinkers and buildersshaping the future of the continent carring the same vision to build an Africa that shapes the economy of the world and leaves an impact and stronger foundation for the next generation.

Learn more about CGK Africa Connect through www.cgkafrica.org

Press Contacts

Aggrey Mattary: Co Founder CGK Africa Connect Email:aggrey@cgkafrica.org

Kuhusu CGK Africa Connect

Tangu mwaka 2023, CGK Africa imekuwa ikiendesha harakati inayolenga kuwawezesha vijana, wajasiriamali, na viongozi chipukizi kujenga biashara zenye athari chanya na kuchangia mabadiliko ya kiuchumi barani Afrika. Kupitia mipango inayolenga elimu ya fedha, ujasiriamali, uelewa wa uwekezaji, na mijadala ya kimkakati, inalenga kuleta athari na kuharakisha ukuaji wa uchumi wa taifa. CGK Africa inaendelea kuwakutanisha wabunifu na watendaji wenye maono wanaochangia kujenga mustakabali wa bara hili, wakishiriki dira moja ya kujenga Afrikainayochangia kwa kiasi kikubwa uchumi wa dunia na kuweka msingi imara kwa kizazi kijacho.

Jifunze zaidi kuhusu CGK Africa Connect kupitia: www.cgkafrica.org

Mawasiliano kwa Vyombo vya Habari

Aggrey Mattary: Mwanzilishi Mwenza, CGK Africa Connect Barua pepe: aggrey@cgkafrica.org