United Republic of Tanzania News

WHO Mobilizes Civil Society Organizations for Improved Healthcare Services in Tanzan...

Dodoma - In a bid to reach the vulnerable populations and underserved communities with healthcare services, WHO, with funding from the Canadian government, is supporting the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups to conduct a National NGO digital mapping. The first phase of the exercise entails the design, development and deployment of a web based digital platform to map all existing NGOs operating in Tanzania mainland.

New Country Representative of WHO Tanzania presents letter of credentials to Foreign...

Dar es Salaam - The newly designated Country Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Tanzania, Dr. Charles Sagoe-Moses, has presented his letter of credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax (Mb.), on the start of his duty tour in Tanzania. Dr Sagoe- Moses’ appointment took effect from 6th June 2023.

Lessons from Marburg Response to sharpen emergency response in Tanzania

Dar es salaam: Emergency responders in Tanzania conducted an After Action Review (AAR) following declaration of the end of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak on 2nd June 2023 in the country. The response to MVD managed to control the outbreak within the communities it was initially reported and end it within 90 days.

The ending of the outbreak was achieved through the leadership of the Ministry of health and support from partners.

AFRO and EURO joint leadership workshop ends in Tanzania

A joint leadership training workshop aimed at empowering World Health Organization (WHO) staff from the European and African regions concluded in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The four-day workshop gathered 26 staff comprising existing and prospective WHO representatives to enhance their leadership skills, foster collaboration and drive impactful change in the global healthcare landscape.

Strengthening disaster management and response in Tanzania

Dar es Salam - Over the recent years, climate change and natural disasters have increased in frequency and severity. They arrest development and disrupt livelihoods.

The management of these risks is vital to protect people’s health from emergencies and disasters, to ensure local, national, and global health security, to attain Universal Health Coverage and to build the resilience of communities, countries, and health systems.

A Cervical Cancer-Free Future for Women in Tanzania

Dar Es Salaam ‒ According to World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with an estimated 604 000 new cases and 342 000 deaths in 2020.

The East African region has one of the highest cervical cancer burdens globally. Tanzania is reported as one of the five countries with the highest rates in Africa with a 2020 report from Ocean Road Cancer Institute indicating that cervical cancer is one of the leading cancer deaths in women.