Tanzania Remains Ebola-Free, Strengthens Preparedness Measures

 



The Government of Tanzania has announced that the country remains free of Ebola cases and continues to implement a range of measures to strengthen its preparedness against the disease while supporting regional efforts to contain its spread.

Speaking to journalists in Dodoma today, Minister for Health Mohamed Mchengerwa said the government has put in place comprehensive strategies to ensure the country remains protected from the threat of Ebola, which has been reported in some neighboring countries.



Among the measures undertaken are the stocking of adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) in medical supply warehouses, the establishment of two additional laboratories for Ebola testing and diagnosis, and the strengthening of surveillance and monitoring systems at border points and health facilities across the country.

Mchengerwa noted that more than 45,000 people have received training on Ebola prevention and control measures, aimed at enhancing public awareness and national preparedness in the event of an outbreak.




The minister said Tanzania continues to actively participate in regional efforts to combat Ebola, emphasizing that the health security of neighboring countries is also vital to Tanzania’s own health security.

Under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania has continued to support neighboring countries affected by the disease. Medical supplies worth more than TZS 500 million have already been provided to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to assist in their response efforts.

Despite the ongoing threat, the government has clarified that it has not closed the country's borders. Instead, it has intensified screening, surveillance, and monitoring measures at all points of entry and exit to prevent the importation of infections.

Mchengerwa further stressed that success in the fight against Ebola requires the involvement of all stakeholders, including the private sector, civil society organizations, and the general public, noting that the responsibility cannot be left to the government alone.

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