United Republic of Tanzania News

Kagera — In a busy maternity ward at Kabyaile Health Centre in Misenyi District, Kagera Region, Happiness Kokuhumbya Tibaijuka, a midwife with 12 years of experience, begins her shift by checking on women in labour, monitoring progress and preparing for deliveries. But today, her work is different from just a few years ago.

“I used to rely on tools that were not always easy to follow. Now, with the Labour Care Guide, I can clearly track what is happening and act quickly when something is not right,” she says.

Zanzibar — The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, through the Ministry of Health and the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme (ZAMEP), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), SORA Technology of Japan, and the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), officially launch the Smart Drone Technology for a Malaria-Free Future in Zanzibar project, an innovative initiative aimed at accelerating malaria elimination efforts through the use of artificial intelligence and drone technology.

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Arusha – The United Republic of Tanzania ratified the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in 2007, thereby committing to the obligations of this international treaty. The WHO FCTC Article 6 calls on Parties to implement price and tax measures to make tobacco products less affordable, thus protecting the population’s health.

Morogoro — Tanzania is strengthening it’s environmental health surveillance systems to better detect and prevent health risks linked to pollution. In April 2026, public health experts from Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar convened in Morogoro to develop national guidelines for monitoring environmental pollution indicators that affect public health.

Zanzibar — The World Health Organization (WHO) Tanzania welcomes the appointment of Dr Ndoungou Salla Ba as the head of WHO Liaison Office in Zanzibar, marking a significant step in strengthening collaboration between WHO and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

Mbeya —The Ministry of Health, through the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has trained 100 community health workers in Mbeya City Council to mobilize voluntary blood donors at community level.

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Arusha - With support from the Pandemic Fund, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Health and in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, convened an International Health Regulations (IHR) Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting in Arusha. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to review progress and prioritize actions to strengthen national systems for public health emergency preparedness and response.

Zanzibar — The United Republic of Tanzania has conducted a week-long induction training for Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs), marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s capacity for emergency preparedness and response. The initiative reflects the Government’s continued commitment to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of all Tanzanians.

Dar es Salaam— The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania today launched a subnational polio vaccination campaign in the Lake Zone targeting over 6.7 million children the country. 

This is following the detection of a circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) through environmental surveillance. This campaign underscores Tanzania’s strong commitment to protecting every child and sustaining its polio-free status, built on resilient health systems, high-performing immunization programs, and decisive government leadership.