United Republic of Tanzania News

Dar es  Salaam- The raise in frequency and severity of health emergencies make integrated management of human and animal health important. More than 70% of emerging infectious diseases have an animal origin, transmitted directly, through food or via the environment.

Dodoma - The World Health Organization, Tanzania, has reiterated its commitment to support Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) which includes non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based associations (CBAs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs) to advance public health outcomes especially among the under-served and vulnerable populations.

Zanzibar - The islands that make up Zanzibar in the United Republic of Tanzania evoke notions of history and deep-rooted culture, across the backdrop of a vibrant economy of spices, tourism, and fishing. The island has become gradually vulnerable to disease outbreaks and other public health concerns.

In order to ensure a safer future for all, Zanzibar has been utilizing the national surveillance and response systems for early detection to manage the spread of disease outbreaks.

Rukwa- More than 3 million children in six border regions are receiving vaccination in Tanzania against polio from 21st to 24th September 2023, following its recent resurgence after seven years of no recorded cases. The regions include Rukwa, Katavi, Mbeya, Kagera, Songwe and Kigoma.

Dar es salaam: Emergency responders in Tanzania conducted an After Action Review (AAR) following declaration of the end of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak on 2nd June 2023 in the country. The response to MVD managed to control the outbreak within the communities it was initially reported and end it within 90 days.

The ending of the outbreak was achieved through the leadership of the Ministry of health and support from partners.

Zanzibar -The Country Representative of the World Health Organization in United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Heath in Zanzibar, Honorable Nassor Ahmed Mazrui.

Dr Sagoe-Moses acknowledged the close collaborations WHO has had with the Ministry and commended the great efforts in improving access to health services through strengthening of health systems in Zanzibar.

Dar es Salaam: Following World Health Organisation's (WHO) alert on a new and more potent malaria vector in Africa, Tanzania is taking measures to strengthen vector surveillances and monitoring updates.

Dodoma - In a bid to reach the vulnerable populations and underserved communities with healthcare services, WHO, with funding from the Canadian government, is supporting the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups to conduct a National NGO digital mapping. The first phase of the exercise entails the design, development and deployment of a web based digital platform to map all existing NGOs operating in Tanzania mainland.