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The Guest of Honor in a group photo with representatives from GAVI, Bill & Melinda Gates, WHO, UNICEF and PATH.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine stakeholders’ meeting kicks off in United Republic of Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, 18 February 2015 - The Ministry of Health and…
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - 16th January 2015 - The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW) in collaboration with the Prime Ministers’ Office, Department of Disaster Management (PMO-DMD) for the first time held the high level sensitization meeting to discuss Ebola Virus Disease country preparedness. The meeting which took place in Dar es Salaam was officiated by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Donan Mmbando and Representative of the Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister

The United Republic of Tanzania hosts a high level sensitization meeting on Ebola Virus Disease country preparedness

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - 16th January 2015 - The Ministry of…
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The Guest of Honour, the Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Hon. Dr. Hussein Mwinyi, in a group photo with members from the high table and members of the Parliamentary Social Services Committee

Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) celebrates its 10th anniversary

“Together let us combat sub-standard and counterfeit products to…
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HRH Production Plan Workshop participants in a group photo

The United Republic of Tanzania hosts the human resource for Health Production Plan Workshop: 9th-12th june, 2014.

On the 9th – 12th June, 2014, the Ministry of Health and Social…
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The WHO Representative, Dr. Rufaro Chatora handing over an ELISA Reader to the Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Hon. Dr Seif Rashid.

The World Health Organization hands over Elisa Reader Machines to the Ministry Of Health And Social Welfare to strengthen new vaccine surveillance

On the 9th of June, 2014, the WHO Country Office handed over to the…
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A cross-section of Regional Commissioners during the briefing meeting

The regional commissioners’ briefing meeting on Dengue Fever prevention and control

On 7th June 2014, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW)…
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A nurse at Gwata Dispensary displaying the stock of medicines and supplies.

WHO improves district health service delivery through the Peer Learning District Initiative

The Peer Learning District Initiative The Peer Learning District…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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