The Ministry of Health has intensified efforts to strengthen emergency and critical care services in Mara Region, with health experts preparing to train frontline workers on rapid response to medical emergencies and disease outbreaks.
The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry’s Emergency and Disaster Department and Quality Assurance Unit in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) and the World Health Organisation (WHO).
A team of experts arrived at Musoma District Hospital on September 3, 2026, to prepare for practical training scheduled for Friday, September 4.
The training will focus on improving the ability of healthcare workers to provide timely, safe and quality care to emergency and critically ill patients, while strengthening the region’s preparedness to respond to outbreaks, including Ebola.
Health workers from Emergency and Accident Departments (EMD), Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and quality assurance units will take part in the exercise.
Participants will be drawn from district hospitals, council hospitals and health centres across Mara Region.
Unlike classroom-based training, the exercise will involve practical sessions and supportive supervision within health facilities, allowing experts to assess how national guidelines and procedures are being applied in day-to-day service delivery.
The exercise will also examine infection prevention and control measures, which are critical in limiting the spread of infectious diseases and protecting both patients and healthcare workers.
Through the joint supervision, experts will identify gaps in emergency and critical care services and support health facilities in improving compliance with national standards.
The initiative is part of broader government efforts to strengthen the resilience of Tanzania’s health system and ensure that health facilities and workers are better prepared to respond to emergencies, critical illnesses and disease outbreaks.
The focus on practical preparedness comes as health authorities continue to emphasise the need for a health system capable of detecting, containing and responding rapidly to public health threats before they escalate into wider emergencies.