Government Investment Improving Access to Healthcare Services in Tanzania
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TLDR
- Tanzania's Minister for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, called for increased investment in maternal, child, and primary healthcare during a meeting on August 18, 2026, in Dar es Salaam.
- He emphasized that stronger health systems are essential for Africa's health security and development.
- Mchengerwa highlighted that maternal and child mortality rates remain significant challenges, with a maternal mortality ratio of 454 deaths per 100,000 live births projected for 2025.
- The under-five mortality rate is also concerning, with 71 deaths per 1,000 live births, indicating a need for sustained investment in health services.
- He urged East African countries to enhance cooperation in disease surveillance and emergency response to health threats like Ebola and cholera.