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Aerobics session during the launch event

Every move counts - Zanzibar launches National Guidelines on physical activity

26 October 2021 – Zanzibar: Physical inactivity is a leading risk…

Cross-section of participants during the commemorations

Celebrating Older Persons in Tanzania

This year, Tanzania joined the global community in commemorating the…

Image of containers used to segregate and dispose health care waste

Taking a closer look at safe management of wastes from health-care activities in Tanzania

2 October - 5 November 2021: Health-care activities protect and…

The Minister for Health together with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, US Ambassador, WHO & UNICEF Reps receiving the vaccines at the airport

The United Republic of Tanzania receives the first COVAX shipment

Dar es Salaam, 24 July 2021: The United Republic of Tanzania has…

WHO FCTC stakeholder consultation meeting in progress

Tanzania conducts its first WHO FCTC needs assessment

28 - 30 June 2021, Morogoro: Several state and non-state actors met…

Dr. Tigest following discussions during the launch of the plan

WHO and partners witness launch of the fifth health sector strategic plan

24 June 2021, Dodoma: Tanzania launched its fifth national health…

UN staff donating the blood during the WBDD commemorations

Keeping the world beating

Every year, on the 14th of June, countries around the world celebrate…

Dr. Tigest in discussion with His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi

WHO Representative mission highlights in Zanzibar

4 June 2021, Zanzibar: The President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the…

Training in session

Rule of law is key to curbing non communicable diseases

24-26 May 2021, Morogoro: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account…

A dog being vaccinated during the campaign

Ending Rabies - WHO and FAO collaborate to vaccinate

22 May 2021, Kisarawe: It is estimated that 1500 people die every…