A multi-sector team of experts has met in Muleba District, Kagera Region, to draft a regional One Health strategic plan designed to identify resources and strengthen responses to health risks affecting people, animals and the environment.
The meeting brought together specialists from the health, livestock, environment, wildlife and agriculture sectors, reflecting a growing push to adopt coordinated solutions to complex public health challenges.
Officials said the plan will help map available resources and gaps, guiding interventions to prevent and control diseases that emerge at the intersection of humans, animals and ecosystems.
The One Health approach promotes collaboration across sectors, recognising the close link between human health, animal health and environmental sustainability.
Stakeholders at the meeting stressed that effective implementation of the approach depends on joint planning and shared responsibility among institutions.
The Prime Minister’s Office, which coordinates government business, is leading efforts to advance the One Health agenda in Tanzania.
It continues to work with ministries, agencies and development partners to ensure the concept moves beyond policy discussions into practical action on the ground.
The Muleba initiative is expected to strengthen regional capacity in addressing health threats, including zoonotic diseases and environmental risks, while supporting long-term resilience and sustainable development.
