World Health Organization Tanzania

is transforming care for people living with severe NCDs, bringing life-saving services closer to the most vulnerable.

Join us for the 3rd International Conference on PEN-Plus in Africa –

🗓️ 23–25 June 2026
📍 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Learn more: https://afro.who.int/media-centre/events/3rd-international-conference-pen-plus-africa-icppa-2026

Strengthening Laboratory Systems in Tanzania 🧪🌍

Tanzania is advancing its national laboratory system through the Laboratory Systems Maturity Monitoring (LMM) Assessment, jointly led by Africa CDC and World Health Organization African Region.This data-driven initiative identifies gaps, improves quality, and strengthens readiness for public health threats, while informing the Global Fund GC8 application.

Funded by The Global Fund, the initiative brings together the Ministry of Health and partners to build a resilient and sustainable laboratory system for disease surveillance and emergency preparedness. Wizara ya Afya Tanzania

Zanzibar has launched the Smart Drone Technology for a Malaria-Free Future project, using AI-powered drones to strengthen malaria elimination efforts through smarter identification and targeting of mosquito breeding sites.

Led by MoH Wizara ya Afya Zanzibar through ZAMEP with WHO, SORA Technology Japan, and Ifakara Health Institute, and funded by the Government of Japan, the initiative marks a major step toward a .

H.E. The Minister of Health, Mohamed O. Mchengerwa, presented the 2026/27 Health Sector Budget in Parliament, reaffirming Tanzania’s commitment to stronger, more inclusive and resilient health systems for all.

The budget highlights continued investments in universal health coverage, digital health, local production of medicines, specialized care, emergency services, and expanding access to quality healthcare across the country.

The Development Partners Group for Health is proud to stand alongside Tanzania in support of a healthier future for every Tanzanian. 🇹🇿

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Today in Dar es Salaam, the 25th Joint Annual Health Sector Policy Review Meeting ( ) endorsed the FY2026/27 health sector priorities. A shared commitment by Government and partners to strengthen Tanzania’s health system across all six building blocks.

As Secretariat to the Member State and the Development Partners Group for Health, WHO continues to support coordination, collaboration, and evidence-based priorities that advance universal health coverage and better health outcomes for all. 🇹🇿🤝🌍

The Ministry of Health in collaboration with WHO and with financial support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is strengthening vaccine demand creation in Kagera Region, Tanzania. 🇹🇿💉

A total of 43 vaccine demand creation team members, including health workers, media professionals, CSOs, Community Health Workers, and faith leaders, have been trained on behavioural insights, barriers to vaccine uptake, and effective community engagement approaches to boost immunization coverage and protect communities from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Raising to***co taxes saves lives and strengthens economies. 🚭📈

In Tanzania, to***co use claims over 21,800 lives each year and costs billions in healthcare and lost productivity. Through collaboration with Parliament, Ministries and partners, WHO supported the use of the WHO-TaXSiM model to strengthen evidence-based to***co taxation policies.

Effective to***co taxes can reduce smoking, prevent youth initiation, ease the burden on health systems, and generate sustainable domestic revenue for health and development priorities.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4uCMDaU

Advancing in Tanzania 🌍

WHO joined key stakeholders at the PMO, including EMEDO, for a high-level advocacy and sensitization meeting championing drowning prevention efforts in the Lake Zone.

Global evidence, WHO’s role, and the Draft Drowning Prevention Strategy 2025–2030 were presented, with strong commitment shown to fast-track endorsement and accelerate action to save lives.

It’s World Hand Hygiene Day 🫧

Ensuring every health facility has safe, quality hand hygiene supplies protects health workers, patients, & communities. Proper hand hygiene can prevent up to 50% of infections acquired during care.

Tanzania is ready for Round 2 🇹🇿

After reaching and vaccinating over 8 million children in Round 1, we continue with one mission: protect every child from polio.

📅 7–10 May
🎯 6.7 million children under 10

On this Labour Day, WHO Tanzania honors the dedication of all workers, especially health workers serving communities every day.

We celebrate your commitment and reaffirm our support for safe, healthy workplaces for all.

Happy Labour Day!