The National Hospital of Muhimbili (MNH) has stepped up efforts to strengthen the safety and management of medicines and medical devices through an experience-sharing engagement with the Danish Medicines Agency (DKMA).
MNH Executive Director Dr Delilah Kimambo on August 11, 2026, received a DKMA delegation led by the Royal Danish Embassy in Tanzania to discuss ways of improving systems for regulating and managing medicines and medical devices.
The discussions focused on practical measures that can improve patient safety, strengthen medicine supply systems and ensure medical devices are properly managed throughout the healthcare process.
MNH's Pharmacy Department shared its experience in managing and safely using medicines and medical devices at the country's leading referral hospital, which provides specialised and highly specialised services.
A key area of discussion was the medicine and medical device supply chain, with participants examining demand forecasting, procurement, storage, distribution and the appropriate use of medicines by patients.
The engagement is particularly important for patients because weaknesses at any stage of the supply chain can affect the availability, quality and safe use of medicines and medical equipment.
The two sides are expected to use the exchange of knowledge and experience to strengthen systems for controlling and managing medicines and medical devices.
For Tanzania's health sector, improved management of these essential supplies could help reduce shortages, minimise wastage and support health facilities in providing safer and more reliable services to patients.
The meeting also provides a basis for continued cooperation and knowledge sharing between Tanzanian health institutions and Danish experts as efforts continue to improve healthcare quality and patient safety.
