United Republic of Tanzania News

Dar es Salaam, 16 March 2022 – Two years ago today, Tanzania recorded its first COVID-19 case. The virus was first declared in Arusha before spreading to other locations. So far, the country has recorded 33,773 cases and 800 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health report of 11 March 2021.

Morogoro, 21 - 24 February 2022: In line with recommendations of the International Health Regulations (IHR), the Ministry of Health in the United Republic of Tanzania, with technical support from WHO and other development partners including UNICEF, USAID, British Council, JSI and CDC, has concluded the second intra action review of the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

8 – 10 February 2022, Morogoro: Risk communicators must customize messaging to meet the needs and values of

Oxygen is the most critical medicine for people with severe COVID-19, yet its supplies are unstable in many countries. Without a significant investment in oxygen infrastructure, those whose illness is severe and who cannot access oxygen will die.

Like in many countries in the continent, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed significant gaps in the health care system - one of them being lack of a Public Health Laboratory (PHL) in Unguja, Zanzibar.

23 February 2022, Zanzibar: The World Health Organization in Tanzania handed over to the Ministry of Health in Zanzibar medical equipment and supplies to support national efforts in battling the COVID-19 pandemic and Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Island.

25-26 November 2021, Dar es Salaam: This year, the Nephrology Society of Tanzania organized its 7th scientific conference under the theme “Optimizing kidney care in the era of C

Leprosy is an infectious disease that predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Untreated, it can cause progressive and permane

26 October 2021 – Zanzibar: Physical inactivity is a leading risk factor for global mortality and regular physical activity is a known protective factor for the preven

17-19 November 2021, Dar es Salaam – Much progress has been made during the past two decades in coverage of births in health facilities; however, reductions in maternal and neonatal mortality remain slow.