In order to provide life-saving vaccination services to the underprivileged island and coastal communities in the Pwani (Coast) Region, the Tanzanian government has formally launched a fleet of seven medical boats. Geographical isolation will no longer be a barrier to immunization according to the 1.1 billion Tanzanian Shillings project, which marks a major advancement in the country's "last-mile" health delivery policy.Accessibility to basic.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 5th May 2026

In an effort to boost the health sector's contribution to the country's economy, the Tanzanian government is still putting strategic measures into place to encourage medical tourism in the country.During the 13th Parliament, Third Meeting, Fourth Sitting in Dodoma, Deputy Minister for Health Florence Samizi made this statement in response to a query from Special Seats Member of Parliament Catherine Canute Joachim.Dr. Samizi responded on behalf.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 5th May 2026

AXA Health International, which runs the AXA worldwide Healthcare brand, has announced a new partnership with Alliance Insurance Corporation Limited and MIC Global Risks in Tanzania, expanding its worldwide reach and footprint throughout Africa. Businesses, expats and professionals who go abroad will be able to take use of AXA Global Healthcare's Global Executive Health Plan (GEHP) thanks to the partnership, which will improve access to.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 7th April 2026

On April 2, 2026, the Lea Salama Maternal and neonatal Health (MNH) Project was introduced as a new maternal and neonatal health effort.In an effort to reduce Kenya's consistently high rates of maternal and newborn death, this is aimed at Nairobi and Kwale Counties. According to data from 2019, Kenya's maternal mortality ratio is currently 355 deaths per 100,000 live births, while the neonatal mortality rate is 21 per 1,000 live.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 7th April 2026

The 18-month pilot project will be carried out in a few chosen district councils in the Mwanza, Simiyu, and Kigoma areas in collaboration with UNDP, WHO, Japan and the GHIT Fund. At the project's debut in Mwanza City over the weekend, Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, stated that Sengerema, Itilima and Kigoma-Ujiji Municipal are the district councils that are being targeted.He claims that the.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 6th March 2026

The WHO-MPP mRNA Technology Transfer Project, a significant step toward improved vaccine production and enhanced health sovereignty, was formally launched in Nairobi, Kenya.With the inauguration, Kenya becomes one of just five African nations chosen to take part in the WHO-MPP Program, demonstrating the country's expanding potential and aspirations in biomanufacturing.According to the Kenya BioVax Institute, the program's goal is to provide.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 6th March 2026

The United States and Kenya have reaffirmed their strong bilateral partnership, with a renewed focus on expanding trade relations and moving forward with negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement that could drastically alter investment flows, digital commerce and tariffs between the two nations. President William Ruto and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, who is now in Kenya on a two-day official visit, held.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 12th February 2026

In order to increase access to emergency medical care for pregnant mothers and babies, especially in isolated areas of Laikipia North where bad roads and long travel times to hospitals continue to be significant obstacles, the Laikipia County Government has introduced a new fleet of motorcycle ambulances.Launched on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the project aims to save lives by facilitating faster medical response in remote locations where.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 6th February 2026

As the national launch draws near, the government has confirmed that the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) will ensure that every Tanzanian has equitable and reasonably priced access to healthcare, signifying a significant change in the nation's healthcare system.Speaking at a recent strategic meeting with frontline medical staff and executives from Ministry of Health institutions at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) in Dodoma, Minister of Health.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 6th February 2026

On December 23, 2025 the statement was made during a high-level conference attended by pharmaceutical companies along with healthcare industry stakeholders. According to Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa, the growth of pharmaceutical manufacture is no longer a long-term goal but rather a verified national policy objective. According to him, Tanzania's health security plan will give priority to domestic production that conforms to.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026

A five-year, Sh208 billion ($2.5 billion) Health Cooperation Agreement between Kenya and the United States aims to improve Kenya's health system by providing steady funding, improving institutions and encouraging long-term sustainability. The arrangement, which was named a "game changer" by Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga, moves the emphasis from traditional aid to a co-investment, accountability and domestic.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026

With the creation of six businesses to provide healthcare and environmental services throughout the continent, TINDWA Medical Health Services (TMHS) commemorated its 15 years of providing health services in Tanzania.Speaking at the launch in Dar es Salaam to commemorate the institution's 15th anniversary, Dr. Chakow Halfan, CEO of TMHS Group, informed local media outlets that his company is a Tanzanian supplier of all healthcare services,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 8th December 2025