Who We Are

Community Network Against Malaria Epidemic in Tanzania (CONAMET) is a network of non-state actors (NSAs) working towards preventing, controlling, and reducing the malaria-related high death rate. It is a non-profit making network that brings together different community actors, civil society organizations (CSOs), community groups, networks and individuals from malaria-affected communities to jointly mobilize efforts to improve health of Tanzanians.

CONAMET was founded at the end of 2022, and duly registered on 22nd May 2023 under the Non-Governmental Organizations Act, 2002 with Registration No. ooNGO/R/4729 as the umbrella network of malaria-focused organizations in Tanzania. It was prompted by the realization of the missing active role of NSAs in the fight against malaria that requires concerted efforts.

CONAMET was formed to fill the existing gaps between duty-bearers and rights-holders on human rights approach to malaria programming in Tanzania. The network works hand-in-hand with the government to support national goals and efforts towards the realization of vision 2030 as enshrined in the sustainable development goals (SDGs) targets.

The focus areas of the network's operations are mainly on ensured quality health services and social justice through meaningful engagement of malaria-affected communities in programming. The operations are designed to improve the communities' health and social well-being through advocacy, capacity building, coordination, research, and dissemination of health-related information.

Since its inception, CONAMET has come across different stakeholders including, but not limited to government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), development partners (DPs – both bilateral and multilateral), implementing partner organizations (IPs), and networks in creating relationship so that be able to work in harmony and mutual understanding on matters related to access to equitable health-related services rendering all Tanzanian communities are healthy and thriving.

CONAMET is mandated to operate in all regions of Tanzania Mainland and has its headquarters currently situated at Wurzburg Road near Bugando Medical Centre (BMC), Pamba Ward – Nyamagana District in Mwanza region.

Our Core Values

• Collaboration - Fostering collaboration, networking, and linkages for achieving intended results
• Empowerment - Seeking to empower partners and intended communities for the purpose of creating local solutions and long-term sustainability in the development of technical support, knowledge, goods and services
• Innovation - Committed to employing innovation in the delivery of goods and services to intended communities
• Quality - Upholding the highest professional and ethical standards in the delivery of quality health services to intended communities
• Excellence - Striving for excellence in implementing internal processes, interaction with stakeholders and communities by upholding the highest standards of professionalism in the business ecosystem
• Integrity - Conducting our operations in a transparent and accountable manner