Health workers across the country have been urged to actively cooperate with expert teams conducting joint supervision exercises aimed at improving the quality of healthcare services in Tanzania.
The call was made on May 27, 2025, by Dr. Baraka Nzobo, Acting Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health, during a planning meeting for the upcoming joint quality inspection.
The initiative aims to address existing challenges and enhance service delivery in health facilities nationwide.
“This joint supervision assesses all key areas within hospitals, including human resources, the quality of services provided, availability and condition of medical equipment, and how services are delivered to meet quality standards,” said Dr. Nzobo.
“By identifying and resolving challenges, we can improve healthcare delivery.”he added
Dr. Nzobo added that inspections have already been carried out at Town Centre Health Centre, Mnazi Mmoja Health Centre, and Banduka Health Centre in Lindi Municipality. The process is also ongoing at Lindi Regional Referral Hospital.
Regarding staff-related matters, he explained that the exercise also reviews personnel concerns and aims to provide practical solutions.
Any issues beyond the scope of the local inspection will be forwarded to the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI) and the Ministry of Health for further action.
He emphasized that, unlike previous inspections, this is a collaborative effort between the Ministry and frontline health workers, designed to address challenges together and ensure that quality healthcare services reach citizens aligned with the goals of the Sixth Phase Government.
