United Republic of Tanzania News

On the 28th March, 2013 the WHO Country Office handed over to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, vehicles and equipment to support major activities in the area of immunization as well as surveillance at the Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA). 
The items handed over included: 7 vehicles, 129 fridges, and temperature monitoring tools, 3 desk top computers, 3 UPS, 4 laptops, 1 photocopy machine, 1 printer and 1 scanner. The value of all these items is USD 1,685,369.45 equivalent to Tsh. 2,733,669,248.

The Government of United Republic of Tanzania is hosting a multi-country scale up workshop at the Tanzanian Training Centre for International Health (TTCIH) in Ifakara on the “One Million community health workers” campaign. The workshop participants include key national representatives from ministries of health of ten (10) African countries. The opening ceremony was officiated by the Deputy Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Seif Rashid.

“All community members, mothers, fathers, siblings and caregivers should bring children for vaccination. This will ensure we reach every child in Tanzania. I congratulate the fathers and mothers who have brought their children for vaccination today.” This call was made by the First Lady Mama Salma Kikwete when she launched the Immunization Week.

On 11th May, 2013, the Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) launched the final report of the active surveillance of Artemether-Lumefantrine (ALU) and pharmacovigilance tools. Present to officiate the launch was the Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Hon. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, the Ag. Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Regina Kikuli, the Ag. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Donan Mmbando, the Director General for TFDA, Mr Hiiti Sillo and the WHO Representative, Dr. Rufaro Chatora.

“I urge you all to demonstrate exemplary Leadership, Innovative management and support and Supervision in order to address challenges we face in our health system which include shortages of medicines, of human resources, of equipment and transport and coordination. We shall make this an annual event on our calendar. We will from now on recognise good performance and give Awards to best performing Regions and Districts.” This call was made by Hon. Dr.

“Good nutrition is the foundation for sustainable development, play your part” was the call made to all present during the launch of presidential call to action on nutrition on 16th May, 2013. His Excellency, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania was the guest of honor in the well-attended event held at Mnazi Mmoja grounds in Dar es Salaam.

On the 17th May, 2013 -- The WHO Country Office handed over to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, vehicles and equipment to support data management and implementation of the Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Programme in the country.

The items handed over included: 1 Vehicle, 1motorcycle and 5 laptop computers. The value of all these items is USD 48,119.56 equivalent to Tshs 78,338,643.68.

Tanzania commemorated this year’s World No Tobacco Day at the University of Dar es Salaam premises, in Dar es Salaam on 31st May 2013. The Guest of Honour for the occasion was Regional Commissioner for Dar es Salaam who was represented by the Ilala District Commissioner, Mr Jordan Rugimbana. Others who were present at the event were the Executive Director for the Tanzania Tobacco Control Forum, Ms.

On the 4th of June, 2013 the WHO Country Office handed over to the Prime Minister’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PMORALG) three vehicles to strengthen health service delivery in the three districts of Singida, Iramba and Meru.

The occasion was presided by the Minister for Regional Administration and Local Government (PMORALG), Hon. Hawa Ghasia (MP), Directors from PMORALG, District Executive Directors (DEDs) and District Medical Officers (DMOs)from the three districts of Iramba, Singida Rural and Meru, WHO staff and members of the media.

On 18th June, 2013 -- Tanzania launched the national plan of action for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) during a high level sensitization meeting which took place in Dar es Salaam. The meeting was officiated by the Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Hon. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi.