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

In a ceremony led by His Excellency President William Ruto at State House in Nairobi, the World Health Organization (WHO) offered the Kenyan government vital medical supplies and equipment worth more than $2.3 million. The complete package, which represents a major investment in Kenya's health infrastructure and emergency response capabilities, was given to President Ruto, the government and the Kenyan people by Dr. Mohamed Janabi, WHO.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 8th December 2025

According to Tanzanian Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango, the government is committed to boosting medical tourism as part of larger initiatives to improve the health sector and boost the country's economy. On September 3, Dr. Mpango gave the speech at the Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma's foundation stone laying event for the building of a cancer training and treatment center and the opening of a kidney transplant center. According to.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 10th November 2025

With the approval of the Health Products and Technologies Local Manufacturing Strategy 2026–2030, the Ministry of Health has made significant progress in bolstering Kenya's health security and lowering dependency on imported medical goods. The strategy, which was presented at a stakeholder validation conference at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi under the direction of Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga, lays out an.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 10th November 2025

In order to increase domestic industry capacity, meet national demand and produce foreign exchange through exports, the Medical Stores Department (MSD) has advocated for increased investment in Tanzania's indigenous health product manufacturing sector. Speaking at the Medical Association of Tanzania's (MAT) 60th anniversary and National Health Symposium today in Dar es Salaam, MSD Director General Mavere Tukai stated that over 80% of.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 10th October 2025