Cancer Awareness and Screening Initiative for Ministry Employees
Latest Tanzania health news · Cancer Awareness and Screening Initiative for Ministry… explained · updated Aug 21, 2026 · health news · hospitals · public health
TLDR
- The Ministry of Finance employees were urged to prioritize regular exercise and health check-ups for better health and productivity.
- This call was made by Mr. Lusius Mwenda, the ministry’s Director of Administration and Human Resources, during a meeting with medical professionals from the Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) in Dodoma.
- Over 300 ministry employees participated in the cancer awareness and screening exercise conducted by ORCI doctors.
- Mr. Mwenda emphasized that a healthy workforce is crucial for effective public service delivery and achieving national development goals.
- Dr. Crispin Kahesa, ORCI Director of Prevention, encouraged employees to utilize the knowledge gained from the initiative and maintain a culture of regular health screening.