United Republic of Tanzania News

Zanzibar — The United Republic of Tanzania has conducted a week-long induction training for Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs), marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s capacity for emergency preparedness and response. The initiative reflects the Government’s continued commitment to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of all Tanzanians.

In Kigoma Region, a quiet but important change is transforming the fight against tuberculosis (TB). People who are suspected to have TB are now getting accurate results within hours instead of days. This means they can start treatment much earlier, recover faster, and reduce the risk of spreading the disease to others.

Dar es Salaam— The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania today launched a subnational polio vaccination campaign in the Lake Zone targeting over 6.7 million children the country. 

This is following the detection of a circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) through environmental surveillance. This campaign underscores Tanzania’s strong commitment to protecting every child and sustaining its polio-free status, built on resilient health systems, high-performing immunization programs, and decisive government leadership.

Dodoma — The 25th Joint Annual Health Sector Technical Review Meeting (JAHS‑TRM) took place from 17–18 March 2026 in Dodoma, bringing together Government leaders, development partners, non‑state actors and the private sector to review health sector performance for 2025 and set priorities for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting was held under the theme “Accelerating achievement of Universal Health Coverage through Transformative Leadership, Accountability and Digital Innovation in Ensuring a Healthy Society.” It was chaired by Prof.

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As part of International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) core capacities, the Ministry of Health Tanzania is intensifying efforts to strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) through the nationwide implementation of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) surveillance in health facilities.

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Morogoro – Tanzania is taking a decisive step to strengthen its frontline health workforce by introducing a Standardized Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) Content Addendum for preservice training programs. This initiative will ensure that every graduate in Health and Allied Sciences and Community Health Worker (CHW) programs enters the workforce equipped with essential skills in case detection, reporting, data analysis, outbreak investigation, emergency preparedness, and risk communication.

Dar es Salaam – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Prof. Mohamed Yakub Janabi, is in the United Republic of Tanzania on an official visit representing WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to advance high-level dialogue and action on maternal, newborn and child health.