The new facilities will manufacture a wide range of products, including ARVs, intravenous fluids (commonly known as drips), laboratory reagents, as well as tablets and liquid medicines.
The new facility, to be built at the Benjamin Mkapa Zonal Referral Hospital, aims not only to provide advanced medical treatment but also to serve as a training hub for specialists in kidney transplantation, benefiting both Tanzania and neighboring countries.
The programme is led by a skilled Tanzanian medical team and is supported by experienced volunteer medical professionals from both the region and around the world.
His nomination will now be submitted for formal appointment during the 157th session of the WHO Executive Board, scheduled to take place from May 28 to 29, 2025, in Geneva.
This support is aimed at both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, focusing on improving the country’s ability to detect, monitor, and control the spread of the disease.
Unlike traditional open-chest surgeries, which typically require a large incision and significant recovery time, this modern technique uses advanced, minimally invasive methods.
Professor Mohamed Janabi serves as the Executive Director of Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania’s premier referral facility, and is a health advisor to President Samia Suluhu Hassan.