The Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Florence Samizi, on April 17, 2026 received the Social Welfare Committee of the Zanzibar House of Representatives, which is undertaking a study visit aimed at strengthening cooperation and sharing experiences in the health sector between Zanzibar and Mainland Tanzania.
The delegation visited several key institutions, including the Ministry of Health Headquarters, the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA), the Office of the Chief Government Chemist, Muhimbili National Hospital, and the Medical Stores Department (MSD).
The visits were intended to give the committee a practical understanding of how health services are planned, regulated, and delivered in Mainland Tanzania.
Speaking after receiving the delegation, Dr. Samizi said the Government under President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has continued to invest heavily in the health sector to ensure citizens receive better and more accessible services.
She said the focus has been on improving health infrastructure, strengthening the supply of medicines and medical equipment, and expanding specialist and advanced medical services.
She added that such exchanges between Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar play an important role in strengthening unity and improving the overall quality of health services across the country.
According to her, sharing experiences helps both sides learn better approaches to addressing challenges in the sector.
On her part, the Vice Chairperson of the Committee, Nasra Nassor, said the visit had provided valuable lessons to the delegation.
She noted that members had gained practical knowledge on how key health institutions operate, especially in areas of regulation, supply chain management, and service delivery.
She said the experience will help Zanzibar improve its own health systems by applying the lessons learned from institutions such as Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority and Medical Stores Department, as well as other health facilities visited during the tour.
Nassor further said the committee was impressed by the level of organization and coordination in Mainland Tanzania’s health sector, adding that such cooperation should continue to ensure better health outcomes for all citizens in both sides of the Union.
