The government has stepped up efforts to strengthen the country's preparedness against Ebola by training frontline healthcare workers in Mtowisa District, Rukwa Region, on disease surveillance, infection prevention and emergency response.
The training, conducted on July 14, 2026, by the Ministry of Health's Emergency and Disaster Management Unit in collaboration with the Prime Minister's Office–Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), is part of a nationwide initiative to enhance the capacity of health workers to respond to potential outbreaks.
During the sessions, participants were trained to recognise Ebola symptoms at an early stage, follow established case reporting protocols and implement infection prevention and control measures in health facilities to minimise the risk of transmission.
The programme also included hands-on workplace simulations that enabled healthcare workers to strengthen practical skills in the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe patient management and rapid response procedures in the event of a suspected Ebola outbreak.
Health officials said the training forms part of the government's strategy to build a resilient emergency health system by continuously improving the knowledge and preparedness of frontline healthcare personnel.
The initiative comes as Tanzania continues to reinforce its public health emergency response capacity, ensuring health facilities and personnel are equipped to detect, contain and manage infectious disease threats effectively.
