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WHO supports capacity building for enforcement of and compliance with tobacco control regulations in Zanzibar

The government of Zanzibar recently endorsed tobacco control…

Field worker demonstrating snail collection

WHO convenes experts to enhance capacity for schistosomiasis control across the sub-Sahara Region

Schistosomiasis also known as Bilharzia is an acute and chronic…

Participants documenting key events of the outbreak response in a group session

Best Practice: Tanzania ramps up surveillance to tackle threat of polio

The government of Tanzania is battling an outbreak of cholera that…

Participants engaged in the planning and preparatory session prior to the AAR

Taking stock of lessons learnt from the Cholera outbreak response in Tanzania

The United Republic of Tanzania is battling an outbreak of Cholera…

The United Republic of Tanzania launches the National Action Plan for Health Security

“Building resilience, strengthening global health security!” was the…

Building a results-driven WHO workplan in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, 7- 8 August 2017: In WHO, accountability for results…

High level briefing in session

The East African Regional Public Health Emergency Operations Centre and Incident Management Training Workshop kicks off in Tanzania

In today’s connected world, health insecurity is a global issue. We…

Sensitization of community members on the signs and symptoms of AFP

Best Practice: Tanzania ramps up surveillance to tackle threat of polio

Poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly infectious viral disease, which…

The Deputy Minister for Health and WHO Representative unveiling the tobacco control regulations

Zanzibar launches the tobacco control regulations

The World Health Organization Country Representative in Tanzania, Dr…

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United Republic of Tanzania commemorates World No Tobacco Day 2017

Dar es Salaam, 31 May 2017 - This year, the United Republic of…