Tanzania's Rare Diseases Affecting 1 to 3 Million People

TLDR

• The Tanzanian government is enhancing healthcare services for individuals with rare diseases.
• Deputy Minister for Health Dr. Florence Samizi presented a statement on rare diseases on August 13, 2026, in Dodoma.
• President Samia Suluhu Hassan has allocated funds for the diagnosis, screening, and training of doctors to improve access to specialized services.
• According to the WHO, a rare disease affects fewer than one in 2,000 people, with over 7,000 rare diseases impacting more than 300 million people globally.
• In Tanzania, rare diseases are estimated to affect between one million and three million people, including conditions like sickle cell disease and haemophilia.