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President of the United Republic of Tanzania handing over an award to a representative of the UN Agencies for outstanding partnership and support towards improvement of women and children’s health in Tanzania.

The United Nations in Tanzania recognized for improving Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

The United Republic of Tanzania is among the eight countries piloting…

His Excellency, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania launching the RMNCH Scorecard.

The United Republic of Tanzania launches the sharpened one plan and the RMNCH Score Card to prevent Maternal, Newborn and Child Mortality

“Prioritise! Invest! Deliver Faster!” was the call made to all…

The First Lady officially launching the Immunization Week including the introduction of Measles 2nd dose and HPV vaccine by cutting the ribbon held by the high-level officials during the occasion

The United Republic of Tanzania commemorates World Immunization Week

"Immunization is a shared responsibility!" This call was made by…

Highlights of the exhibitions by the Malaria Safe Initiative partners.

Tanzania commemorates World Malaria Day 2014

This year, the United Republic of Tanzania commemorated the World…

The Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner, Hon. Leonidas Gama, delivering remarks during the occasion

Stakeholders' Meeting on the introduction of Human Papiilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine kicks off in the United Republic of Tanzania

On 3rd March 2014, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare with…

The WHO Representative, Dr. Rufaro Chatora, delivering welcome remarks at the meeting

The National Tuberculosis & Leprosy Programme external review begins in the United Republic of Tanzania

On 17th of February, 2014, the United Republic of Tanzania officially…

The World Health Organization hosts a briefing meeting on health financing and universal health coverage

On the 12th February 2014, the WHO Country Office hosted a briefing…

On 11th February 2014, the Catholic Church in Tanzania launched the Test and Treat Project which will be implemented in Bugisi District in Shinyanga Region. The occasion which was a Catholic Holy Mass, was held at premises of the Catholic Church Headquarters in Tanzania and led by the Archbishop of Mwanza, Jude Thaddaeus Ruwa’ichi. Others present at the holy mass included: Monsignor Jean-Marie Mpendawatu from Vatican Health Secretariat, Priests of Tanzania Catholic Church, Supporting Partners including (CU

The Tanzania Catholic Church launches the Test and Treat Project

On 11th February 2014, the Catholic Church in Tanzania launched the…

The WHO Representative, Dr. Rufaro Chatora and the Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Hon.Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi signing certificates of transfer

The World Health Organization hands over 21 Vehicles to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and PMORALG to strengthen referral and supervision services

On the 3rd December 2013, the WHO Country Office handed over to the…

The WHO Representative, Dr. Rufaro Chatora delivering his handing over speech

The World Health Organization hands over 17 computers to the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to strengthen medicines management in the districts

On the 11th of October, 2013, the WHO Country Office handed over to…