Government efforts to bring quality healthcare services closer to citizens have received fresh support after Peter Mashili praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s health reforms, while donating Sh10.5 million to improve facilities at Nzega Nursing and Midwifery College.
Mashili, who was the guest of honour at the fourth graduation ceremony for Diploma graduates at the college on August 7, 2026, said investments in healthcare infrastructure under the government’s Primary Healthcare Development Programme (MAM) have expanded access to medical services for communities across the country.
He said the construction and improvement of health facilities at ward and village levels must be supported by a steady supply of skilled health workers capable of delivering quality services with professionalism and integrity.
Mashili commended President Samia for supporting the accreditation of Nzega Nursing and Midwifery College in 2022, a decision that enabled the institution to upgrade its programmes and begin offering Diploma-level training.
He said the move has strengthened Tanzania’s ability to produce qualified nurses and midwives needed to serve in health centres, dispensaries and hospitals being established in different parts of the country.
“Expanding health facilities must be matched with the availability of competent health professionals who can respond to the needs of citizens,” Mashili said.
As part of efforts to improve learning conditions at the college, Mashili announced a contribution of Sh10.5 million, with Sh5 million allocated for the construction of an incinerator and Sh5.5 million for the purchase of a generator.
The support addresses concerns raised by graduating students who requested assistance to improve waste management systems and secure a reliable alternative power source to support training activities.
Mashili congratulated the 2026 graduates and the college management for maintaining academic standards, noting that the institution currently has 143 students, including 93 females and 50 males.
He said the college has recorded notable progress, including continued training of nurses and midwives, acquiring ownership of a 7.68-acre campus area, renovating student hostels and strengthening partnerships with local authorities and nearby health facilities.
Nzega Nursing and Midwifery College Principal Josephat K. Kaja said the government’s MAM initiative has increased the need for more health professionals as Tanzania expands primary healthcare services.
He explained that the programme has supported government efforts to reopen and strengthen health training institutions so they can produce workers who will provide services closer to communities.
The development reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen Tanzania’s health sector by combining investments in infrastructure, medical training and improved working environments for healthcare providers.
