The Government of Tanzania, through the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI), has reaffirmed its commitment to the renovation and expansion of all aging health facilities across the country.
This is part of a national strategic plan to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality health services for all citizens.
The announcement was made on May 7, 2025, in Parliament in Dodoma by the Deputy Minister in the President’s Office – TAMISEMI, Dr. Festo Dugange.
He was responding to a supplementary question from Shally Raymond, Special Seats Member of Parliament for Kilimanjaro Region, who raised concerns on behalf of the Minister of State, Mohamed Mchengerwa.
The question specifically sought to understand when the government would prioritize the renovation of the Rononi Dispensary, located in Uru North, Kilimanjaro.
In his response, Dr. Dugange emphasized that the government has already established a structured plan to rehabilitate and expand old healthcare facilities in phases. The implementation began with the renovation and expansion of long-standing district hospitals.
Subsequent phases will cover older health centers and dispensaries identified as needing urgent improvement.
Dr. Dugange further highlighted the need for local governments to play an active role in addressing smaller but critical gaps in healthcare services.
He directed local government authorities, especially councils with health facilities facing shortages of equipment or basic necessities such as furniture, to allocate part of their internal revenues to address these issues promptly.
This approach, he said, would ensure faster service improvements while supporting the broader national effort.
This initiative reflects the government’s broader goal of achieving equitable and universal access to healthcare services, particularly in underserved and rural areas.
By improving infrastructure, enhancing facility capacity, and ensuring essential resources are available, the government aims to boost the overall performance of the health sector and better meet the needs of its population.
The ongoing renovation efforts also demonstrate the government’s long-term vision of creating a modern, resilient, and people-centered healthcare system.
Through coordinated planning and investment, Tanzania continues to move toward a future where all citizens, regardless of location, have access to reliable and high-quality medical care.
