A Family Medicine Conference is being held today, January 29, 2026, in Morogoro Region, with a strong focus on improving primary health care services for Tanzanians as the country moves toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
The meeting aims to identify practical and effective ways to strengthen health services at the community level, ensuring that citizens can access quality, affordable, and well-coordinated medical care close to their homes.
Key discussion areas include enhancing integrated health services, improving coordination among care providers, and expanding community-centered health programs that respond to the real needs of families.
The conference is accompanied by a high-level working session bringing together directors and experts from the Ministry of Health, the Prime Minister’s Office – PO-RALG, the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT), and major health training institutions.
These include Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Aga Khan University, KCMC University, and Kairuki University, which play a critical role in training Family Medicine specialists who serve communities across the country.
Health stakeholders from several countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia, South Africa, Canada, and the United States, are also participating.
Their involvement is expected to strengthen knowledge exchange, introduce best practices, and support Tanzania in building a more resilient and people-centered health system.
Organizers say the outcomes of the conference will help shape policies, strengthen the health workforce, and improve service delivery, ultimately benefiting ordinary citizens by expanding access to reliable, high-quality health care throughout the country.