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Africa Regional Certification Commission for Polio Eradication urges heightened efforts in 2025 to restore immunity and make polio history

With 23 African countries affected so far in 2024, the ARCC reviewed the status of polio eradication efforts, focusing on global and regional developments and progress in the six participating countries

The Africa Regional Certification Commission for the Certification of Poliomyelitis Eradication (ARCC) has urged Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, and the United Republic of Tanzania, along with health partners, to take swift action to close polio immunity gaps and address ongoing outbreaks. This recommendation…

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Tanzania: Zanzibar unveils a five-year National Action Plan to strengthen Health Security on the island

This comprehensive five-year strategy aims to fortify the island's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies

In a landmark event underscoring its commitment to bolstering public health infrastructure and technical capacities, Zanzibar with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched its National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS). This comprehensive five-year strategy aims to fortify the island's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to…

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Wheels of Wellness: The World Health Organization (WHO) Bolsters Tanzania’s Health Surveillance efforts with 12 Motorcycles

Inadequate transportation infrastructure often hampers effective supervision and monitoring at the district and health facility levels

The World Health Organization (WHO), with funding support from the Irish Fund, has donated 12 motorcycles to the Government of Tanzania. This donation is set to boost the effectiveness of district surveillance officers in monitoring and mentoring health facilities, significantly improving adherence to integrated disease surveillance and response strategies. Efficient…

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Tanzania - Advancing Frontline Health: Improving Early Detection and Management of Malaria, Diarrhea, and Pneumonia

This initiative extends the reach of public health services, aligning with the strategic goals of the Ministry of Health and the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP)

In alignment with the National Malaria Strategic Plan (2021-2025), which emphasizes the urgent need for timely diagnosis and treatment of malaria, the Kigoma region is making significant strides in improving healthcare access. Despite this plan, about 10% of Tanzanians face challenges in accessing quality healthcare due to remote locations and…

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Tanzania: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) hand over renovated isolation unit for early detection and prevention of public health outbreaks

The presence of this standardized unit at the point of entry is imperative by the International Health Regulations (IHR) obligations and recommendations

The World Health Organization (WHO) with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has handed over a refurbished infectious disease isolation unit in Mutukula (a Tanzania-Uganda border community) to the Ministry of Health in the Kagera Region. The utilization of this unit at the One-stop border point…

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World Health Organization (WHO), Ireland and Switzerland join forces to support the Mid Term Review of the Health Sector Strategic Plan in Tanzania

The Health Sector Strategic Plan V (HSSP V) is the guiding framework for the detailed planning and implementation of activities by health sector stakeholders at all levels

The World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of Ireland and Switzerland have signed an agreement to undertake the Mid Term Review of the Health Sector Strategic Plan-V (HSSP V) to strengthen health systems in Tanzania. Under the agreement the Governments of Ireland and Switzerland will jointly provide US $ 100,000…

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World Health Organization (WHO) and Government of Ireland collaborate to strengthen health system resilience in Tanzania

The project aims to bolster the capacity of healthcare systems, especially at the subnational level, to effectively respond to health emergencies

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Ireland have signed an agreement to pilot a new project that will improve ongoing efforts to strengthen health system resilience to effectively respond to emergencies in Tanzania. The new project titled - Strengthening Health Systems Resilience for Enhanced Health Emergency Response…

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Stakeholders commit to ensure zero maternal deaths in Tanzania

The 4th President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Excellence Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, commended the government for the successful strive in reducing the deaths of pregnant mothers from over 556 thousand deaths in 2016 to 104 deaths in 2022

Tanzania lawmakers and development partners gathering for the 2nd reproductive, maternal, newborn, childbirth, and adolescent health (RMNCAH) scientific conference committed to support actions for stronger health systems to advance access to quality Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health, and Nutrition (RMNCAH+N). Convened by the Ministry of Health, Jakaya Mrisho Foundation…

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Tanzania: Addressing noncommunicable diseases

A total of 2092 health care workers have also received training to care for people with NCDs, specifically diabetes and heart disease, which are the two most common chronic diseases in Tanzania

For four months Stella Fikiri underwent a variety of tests at several private health care institutions, before finally being diagnosed with diabetes at the Magomeni Public Health Facility in Kinondoni, a district in Tanzania’s commercial capital Dar es Salaam. Now she attends the clinic for check-ups every two months, reducing…

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World Health Organization (WHO) and Minister of Health in Zanzibar commit to strengthening primary health care in the Islands

Dr Sagoe-Moses acknowledged the close collaborations WHO has had with the Ministry and commended the great efforts in improving access to health services through strengthening of health systems in Zanzibar

The Country Representative of the World Health Organization in United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Heath in Zanzibar, Honorable Nassor Ahmed Mazrui. Dr Sagoe-Moses acknowledged the close collaborations WHO has had with the Ministry and commended the great efforts in improving…