MBULU DISTRICT COUNCIL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION CHF DR. GURISHA J. W. DMO - MBULU

2 INTRODUCTION District is among 5 district of Manyara Region with a population of 267,061 (2002 census) and it has 36,122 Households, The District Started implementing CHF on 27 th September 2002

3 Community Sensitization and Advocacy: Village Councils were invited and sensitized on CHF and assigned to call village assembly on their own Dates and sensitize the community on CHF. CHMT members to be invited for clarification and elaboration for technical questions paused during the village assembly. CHF Sensitization in our District as a day to day activities of which Heads of Departments (HOD’s) plays a very big role in their respective wards. After inauguration of CSHB Chairperson, District Council, one CMT members, Social welfare Committee chairperson and District Legal Officer, went through all 71 villages for CHF emphasis.

4 COMMUNITY RESPONSE Community agreed to pay 5,000/= premium per household. CHF membership contribution Tshs. 44,220,000/ millions. User fees from non CHF member – Tshs 10,826,203/= Matching Grant from MOH &SW – Tshs.37, 580,100/= Grand Total – Tshs. 92,625,203/=

5 User Fees agreed as Follows:- Tshs. 1000/= per visit at Dispensary, level Tshs. 1500/= per visit at Health Center Level At the Hospital, non members depends on the Service rendered.

6 THE ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY IN FUND RAISING AND MANAGEMENT Health facility committees and ward Health committees to mobilize financial resources from the community. Community empowerment in decision making on the use of CHF funds. Health Facility and Ward Health Committees offers exemption and forward to DHSB for approval.

7 POLITICAL SUPPORT Councilors were sensitized and play part in Sensitization & Advocacy.