United Republic of Tanzania News

A Community’s Battle Against Cholera in Simiyu

In the Simiyu region of Tanzania, the resurgence of Cholera outbreaks posed a dire threat to public health. Since January 2024, the region has reported 1691 of Cholera cases, thus 28.7% of all cases reported in the country. With a new wave that started in August, 338 cases and 5 deaths were recorded, averaging daily new cases in the double digits.

Tanzania’s Laboratory Enhancements Paves Way for Measles and Rubella Elimination.

Dar es Salaam: Tanzania’s National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) has achieved full accreditation for measles and rubella testing, marking a major milestone in global health efforts. This accreditation allows the lab to independently conduct and report tests, becoming a pivotal member of the WHO laboratory network.

This was affirmed in an onsite assessment led by World Health Organization (WHO) with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI).

Zanzibar unveils a five-year National Action Plan to strengthen Health Security on t...

Zanzibar- 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 public health emergencies, drawing on insights from the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of International Health Regulations (IHR) core capacities.

Wheels of Wellness: WHO Bolsters Tanzania’s Health Surveillance efforts with 12 Moto...

Dar es Salaam: 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.

Advancing Frontline Health: Improving Early Detection and Management of Malaria, Dia...

Dar es salaam: 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 geographical barriers.

WHO hands over emergency and infection prevention control equipment to strengthen he...

Kigoma - In the Kigoma Region of Tanzania, the World Health Organization (WHO) with funding from the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office has donated equipment and supplies to strengthen infection prevention control(IPC) and WASH in health facilities, and preparedness and response against epidemics .

This is part of the United Nations Kigoma Joint Programme's efforts to work collaboratively with regional and local government authorities, communities, and other stakeholders in the region to bolster human health security in Kigoma.

How effective community engagement is saving lives in Tanzania during cholera outbre...

Dar es Salaam - “It was on 27th March 2024 in the evening.  I got a call from my wife that my daughter was very sick. She was vomiting and having watery diarrhea. My daughter was dehydrated, and she looked pale and tired. Few hours later, I also started feeling the same symptoms. My sons realized that this was Cholera symptoms and they quickly rushed us to the nearby health facility where we got treatment and recovered on the following days.