MDH

What MDH does

Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a Tanzanian non-profit public health organization founded in 2009 and headquartered in Dar es Salaam. It delivers HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, and laboratory system strengthening interventions across 25+ regions of Tanzania, supporting 573+ government health facilities through direct partnership with the Ministry of Health, PO-RALG, and Regional and Council Health Management Teams. Its work is organized into three program pillars — Service Delivery, Health System Strengthening, and Research — and is implemented through major multi-year projects including the Afya Jumuishi Project (USD 120M+ budget, 1,000,000+ beneficiaries), the PEPFAR/CDC-funded Lab4Health Project (2023-2028), the USAID Afya Yangu Southern Project (2021-2026, via Deloitte), the ENGAGE Project with Karolinska Institutet (2023-2026), and the Gates Foundation-funded NDOVU Cohort Study with MUHAS.

MDH operates without commercial revenue: it is funded almost exclusively through restricted and unrestricted grants from international donors (PEPFAR/CDC, USAID, Global Fund, Gates Foundation, EDCTP, Karolinska, Miraclefeet). The organization employs 270+ staff and runs regional offices in Kagera and Tabora plus six Afya Yangu Southern sub-offices. Its technology backbone consists of the CTC2 Database (electronic medical records for HIV patient management), the MIMOSA internal data platform (SSL encryption, 2FA, audit logging), and CommCare for mobile data collection, integrated with whistleblower reporting via Microsoft Forms. Recent research investments include machine learning work on HIV care disengagement risk under the Afya III study. MDH does not sell products or services to beneficiaries; all interventions are delivered free of charge through government facilities.

MDH's competitive position rests on government integration, scale of facility coverage, and a research-backed reputation evidenced by outcomes such as 78% viral suppression among adults on ART, 85% skilled birth attendance, and 81% facility-based births (2022). Its strategic moat is reinforced by multi-institution research partnerships with Harvard, Karolinska, and MUHAS, and by participation in donor consortia including Deloitte-led Afya Yangu Southern. The organization's exposure is concentrated in donor dependency: a small number of large grants account for the majority of operating budget, with renewal cycles tied to PEPFAR reauthorization, USAID funding decisions, and Global Fund replenishment.

Name

MDH

Legal name

Management and Development for Health

Website

https://mdh.or.tz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

MDH (Management and Development for Health) is a Tanzanian non-profit public health organization that delivers HIV, TB, malaria, and maternal and child health programs across 25+ regions and 573+ government health facilities in Tanzania, funded primarily by PEPFAR/CDC, USAID, Global Fund, and Gates Foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Systems Strengthening & Global Health Technical Assistance (BPADAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Workforce Development & Capacity-Building (HLAJAKAM), Global Health Research, Clinical Trials & Product Development Partnerships (PDPs) (HLAJAOAM), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Public health programs
• HIV/AIDS care and treatment
• Health system strengthening
• Maternal and child health
• Health information systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Dar Es Salaam

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding from International Donors: MDH operates as a non-profit organization primarily funded through grants from international donors including PEPFAR (via CDC), Global Fund, Gates Foundation, and other development partners. Funding is directed toward public health programs in HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, maternal health, and health system strengthening.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MDH (Management and Development for Health) is a non-profit Tanzanian public health organization that delivers HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, and maternal and child health programs across 25+ regions of Tanzania. It works directly within 573+ government health facilities alongside RHMTs and CHMTs to provide prevention, care, and treatment services, while operating health information systems such as the CTC2 Database and MIMOSA platform. The organization is funded primarily by international donors (PEPFAR/CDC, Global Fund, Gates Foundation) and conducts operational research through projects such as Lab4Health, NDOVU, ENGAGE, Afya Yumuishi, and Afya Yangu Southern.

Product overview

MDH (Management and Development for Health) is a non-profit Tanzanian public health organization that operates as a program-based entity rather than a traditional product company. The organization's offerings include MIMOSA, an internal health data management platform with secure enterprise access features, along with dedicated portals for recruitment and whistleblower reporting. MDH's core work is delivered through three main programmatic areas: Service Delivery, Health System Strengthening, and Research. These programs are implemented via numerous projects including Lab4Health (laboratory systems strengthening 2023-2028), NDOVU Cohort Study (HIV viral suppression research), ENGAGE Project (PMTCT optimization), Afya Yangu Southern (HIV/TB services in 6 regions), Afya Jumuishi (comprehensive HIV services in 3 regions), and the Clubfoot Project (orthopedic treatment). The organization does not offer commercial software products but rather delivers public health interventions and manages health data systems for Tanzania's healthcare sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MIMOSA Secure health data management platform used by MDH staff and partners to access and manage health data, featuring SSL encryption, two-factor authentication, and audit logging.
• MDH Recruitment Portal Online portal for job applications at MDH allowing candidates to register accounts, apply for positions, and track application status.
• Whistleblower Channel Confidential reporting platform for reporting misconduct, fraud, abuse, or policy violations, provided through secure Microsoft Office Forms.
• Lab4Health Project Program strengthening the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of laboratory systems in Tanzania, scaling HIV Viral Load and Early Infant Diagnosis testing capacity.
• NDOVU Cohort Study Multi-country prospective cohort study assessing viral suppression among people living with HIV on dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy.
• ENGAGE Project Implementation research project optimizing care for prevention of vertical HIV transmission among pregnant and postpartum adolescent girls and young women with HIV.
• Afya Yangu Southern Project USAID-funded Comprehensive Client-Centered Health Program improving HIV and TB services across six regions in southern Tanzania.
• Afya Jumuishi Project Comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment initiative operating in Dar es Salaam, Kagera, and Tabora, working with 573 health facilities to achieve the 95-95-95 HIV targets.
• Clubfoot Project Program providing access to timely and effective treatment of clubfoot for children, operating across four main zones in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
• Service Delivery Program Program improving health outcomes through facility and community-based HIV prevention, care, and treatment services.
• Health System Strengthening Program Program building capacity and improving health service delivery systems through partnership with the Ministry of Health, PO-RALG, and healthcare facilities across Tanzania.
• Research Program Program conducting and supporting health research covering HIV/AIDS, TB, maternal and child health, malaria, and non-communicable diseases to inform policy and improve healthcare services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% viral suppression rate among adults living with HIV on ART in Tanzania
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Government of Tanzania (Ministry of Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDH works directly with Tanzania's Ministry of Health to implement public health programs, strengthen health systems, and achieve national health targets including the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals.
• Harvard School of Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research collaboration and technical expertise in public health interventions.
• Karolinska InstitutetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish university collaborating on the ENGAGE project for PMTCT optimization and EAPOC VL research on point-of-care viral load testing.
• Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Tanzanian academic institution as lead partner for NDOVU Cohort Study, collaborating on HIV research with MDH.
• AMREFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrican medical research organization collaborating on health programs in Tanzania.
• Deloitte Consulting LimitedcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDeloitte is the main contractor for the USAID Afya Yangu Southern Project, with MDH providing technical support for HIV/TB services.
• T-MARC TanzaniaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal implementing partner providing technical support for the Afya Yangu Southern HIV/TB program.
• PO-RALGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresident's Office Local Government and Regional Administrative and Local Government, collaborating on health program implementation across councils.
• Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment authority collaborating on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs for individuals who use drugs.
• Danish Refugee Council (DRC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting Nduta and Nyarugusu Refugee camps in Kigoma for TB and health programs through the Clubfoot Project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PATH: Global health innovation NGO working across HIV/TB, maternal and child health, and health systems. Comparable donor mix, Africa footprint, and blend of service delivery with health technology and laboratory strengthening.
• RTI International: Research institute implementing PEPFAR- and USAID-funded HIV and TB programs across Africa and Asia. Comparable scale and donor relationships with similar service delivery, health systems, and research portfolio.
• Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI): Global health organization focused on HIV, TB, malaria, and health systems in low- and middle-income countries. Comparable in working with Ministries of Health on laboratory strengthening, ART access, and HIV market shaping across Africa.
• Partners In Health (PIH): Non-profit that strengthens public health systems and delivers HIV/TB care in resource-limited settings, including in Africa. Comparable operating model of embedded facility-based service delivery, workforce training, and donor-funded program implementation.
• Management Sciences for Health (MSH): Global health NGO specializing in health systems strengthening, pharmaceutical management, and HIV/TB programs funded by USAID and PEPFAR. Highly comparable mission, donor base, and government-embedded delivery model.
• ICAP at Columbia University: Columbia University–affiliated global health implementer funded by PEPFAR to deliver HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs in sub-Saharan Africa. Operates the same donor-funded, facility-based HIV service delivery model as MDH and shares many of the same donors and government counterparts.
• FHI 360: Large international NGO implementing PEPFAR- and USAID-funded HIV/TB/maternal health programs globally. Directly comparable as a multi-donor health systems strengthening and HIV service delivery implementer with similar scale and programmatic mix.
• Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF): Leading PEPFAR-funded NGO focused on preventing and treating pediatric HIV and ending AIDS. Implements HIV programs across Africa with comparable government partnerships, donor mix, and PMTCT/pediatric focus areas that overlap with MDH's ENGAGE and NDOVU work.

Broad incumbents

• amfAR (Foundation for AIDS Research): Major HIV/AIDS research and advocacy funder that also funds implementation research. Overlaps with MDH on HIV research and treatment access agendas but is primarily a research/advocacy funder rather than a facility-based implementer.

Regional players

• African Medical and Research Foundation (Amref Health Africa): Africa-headquartered health NGO with extensive Tanzania operations and comparable focus on health systems, HIV/TB/maternal health, and community health workers. Directly comparable as an Africa-rooted, government-partnered health implementer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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