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Tanzania launches the introduction of two new vaccines: Rotarix and PCV 13 with a call to ensure all children are vaccinated

On 6th December, 2012, Tanzania historically became the second…

The Deputy Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Hon. Seif Rashid MP delivering his opening speech at the Third East Africa Conference on alcohol

Third East Africa Conference on Alcohol calling for ACTION NOW! in Arusha, 24-25th September, 2012

The Government of United Republic of Tanzania on 24th–25th September…

The Guest of Honor, Deputy Minister PMO-RALG, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa (MP) delivering his speech to officiate the launch of the initiative

Launch of model districts for Peer Learning: An initiative for strengthening district health services, in Dodoma

On 11th September, 2012, the Government of United Republic of…

Guest of Honour, Hon. Leonidas Gama, visiting the blood donation pavilion in the Kilimanjaro region

World Blood Donor Day 2012 commemorations in Tanzania

This year, the World Blood Donor Day was commemorated nationally in…

A banner displaying the theme of the day at the Julius Nyerere International Aiport

World No Tobacco Day 2012

Tanzania commemorated this year’s World No Tobacco Day at the Julius…

The Vice President holding the report launched during WMD 2012. Hon Minister at extreme left and WR at extreme right

Commemoration of the World Malaria Day in Dar-Es-Salaam at the Karimjee Ground 25th April 2012

His Excellency the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania…

Dr. Donald Mmbando, Ag. Chief Medical Officer delivering Hon. Minister’s speech during launching of the Immunization week on 23rd April 2012

World Immunization Week launched on 23rd april 2012 in Tanzania with a call to ensure children are vaccinated: Chanjo ni haki ya kila mtoto

On 23rd April 2012 Tanzania joined other countries in the world in…

The Commissioner of Social Services delivering the speech of the Hon. Minister of Health & Social Welfare at the opening of the Media Advocacy session. (R) Dr. Martins Ovberedjo representing the WR

World Health Day 2012 Theme becomes sensational News for the Media

Tanzania like other WHO Member States has commemorated the World…

Dr. Rufaro Chatora, WR Tanzania delivering his remarks during annual IVD evaluation meeting, 26th - 29th March 2012

The best performing districts in immunization activities awarded prizes during annual IVD evaluation meeting

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) in collaboration…

H.E Dr. Ali Mohammed Shein, the President of Zanzibar, Recognizes WHO’s major contribution in the health sector in the African Region

On 15th February 2012, H.E Dr. Ali Mohamed Shein expressed his…