As part of the ongoing World Environment Day celebrations at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre (JKCC) in Dodoma, the Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS) is offering a unique blend of health and conservation awareness providing free bee-sting therapy (api-therapy) and promoting eco-tourism opportunities linked to forest conservation.
The free therapy is part of TFS’s broader campaign to educate the public on the value of forests beyond tree cover, highlighting the health benefits that can be derived from nature-based solutions.
According to Forest Conservator Brenda Mwakipesile from Vikindu Nature Reserve, api-therapy helps strengthen the immune system, reduce joint pain, improve blood circulation, and enhance mental well-being.
“We introduced this service to demonstrate that forest conservation goes far beyond just protecting trees it also provides safe, natural remedies that promote human health,” said Ms. Mwakipesile.
Kassim Ally, Chief Conservator and head of the TFS pavilion, noted that their participation in this year’s event reflects the national theme: “Our Environment, Tanzania’s Future – Act Now to Control Plastic Use.”
“TFS is proud to participate as a key conservation stakeholder, showcasing how forests can be sustainably utilized not only for environmental education and health services, but also for livestock fodder and the production of tree seedlings,” he said.
TFS is urging the public to visit its pavilion during the Environment Week, which runs until June 5, 2025.
Visitors will have the chance to learn from conservation experts, enjoy nature-based services, and discover eco-tourism prospects that contribute to both environmental and human well-being.
Abdallah Hassan Mitawi, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Union Affairs) in the Vice President’s Office, receives free bee-sting therapy (api-therapy) from Brenda Mwakipesile of TFS–Vikindu Nature Reserve, during the World Environment Day exhibitions at JKCC grounds in Dodoma. The therapy, aimed at boosting immunity using forest-based natural remedies, highlights the role of conservation in promoting health and eco-tourism. The service is available free of charge to all visitors at the TFS booth.