The government has stepped up efforts to strengthen emergency medical services and improve preparedness for disease outbreaks, including Ebola, through a joint supervision and practical training programme for health workers in Mara Region.
The initiative, being implemented by the Ministry of Health through its Emergency and Disaster Management Department in collaboration with the President’s Office—Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), targets health facilities in Serengeti District and Tarime Town.
The exercise, running from August 31 to September 4, 2026, is designed to strengthen the ability of health workers to provide timely and quality care to patients arriving at health facilities with serious injuries, medical emergencies or critical conditions.
The programme brings together health workers serving in Emergency and Accident Departments (EMD), Intensive Care Units (ICUs) and health-care quality assurance units.
Rather than relying solely on classroom-based training, the exercise uses practical, facility-based supervision to assess how emergency services are delivered under real working conditions.
Health experts from the Ministry of Health are providing hands-on training and sharing experience with health workers, with emphasis on adherence to national guidelines and standard operating procedures.
The exercise also focuses on strengthening infection prevention and control measures, which are critical in limiting the spread of infectious diseases within health facilities.
The Ministry said the initiative is part of broader efforts to ensure health facilities are better equipped to respond to emergencies while maintaining readiness to detect and contain disease outbreaks.
Ebola preparedness is among the key areas being addressed, with health workers receiving support to strengthen their capacity to respond to suspected cases and prevent potential transmission.
The exercise is expected to provide practical lessons that can help improve the quality, safety and speed of emergency care while strengthening Tanzania’s preparedness to respond to public health emergencies.