"The high mortality rate for infants and pregnant and nursing mothers in both of these countries can be explained by a lack of understanding of vaccinations, poor access to health facilities, and the insufficient knowledge and skills of health workers. I often hear appreciation from pregnant and nursing mothers in the target area whose access to health services has improved as a result of the mobile healthcare services. Going beyond that, our project also includes other activities such as training for health workers and raising awareness of vaccines and regular check-ups among pregnant and nursing mothers. By such comprehensive activities, further reduction of these mortality rates can be expected."

I observed the mobile healthcare services in action in Cameroon and Tanzania. I was surprised by the high expectations that mothers and other community members, administrators, medical workers, and local aid workers have for these activities. I am confident that, by building cooperative relationships with stakeholders and continuing with these activities, we will be able to help lower the infant mortality rate and improve the health of pregnant and nursing mothers.