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Serikali ya Marekani na Tanzania kuimarisha ushirikiano katika sekta ya Afya Tanzania na Marekani mambo safi
Dar es Salaam, 14 May 2026
The Minister of Health, Hon. Mohamed Mchengerwa, today met with Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Tanzania, Andrew Lentz, to discuss a new Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries.
The meeting, held at the Minister’s Office in Dar es Salaam, underscored the strong commitment of both nations to deepening bilateral cooperation in health and advancing health security.
Discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in key areas including medical service delivery, professional training, health systems strengthening, and the application of modern technologies in healthcare. The two sides also explored opportunities to boost local manufacturing of medical equipment and supplies, as well as the exchange of expertise between Tanzanian and American health professionals.
Speaking during the meeting, Hon. Mchengerwa reaffirmed the government’s appreciation for the long-standing partnership with the United States, which has delivered significant benefits in combating infectious diseases, improving maternal and child health services, and building the capacity of health professionals.
The U.S. Embassy delegation expressed its readiness to continue supporting Tanzania’s health priorities through various projects aimed at improving service delivery to citizens.
The Tanzanian delegation was led by Hon. Mohamed Mchengerwa, accompanied by Permanent Secretary Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Medicines and Medical Equipment Mr. Emmanuel Tayari, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Grace Magembe, and Director of Legal Services Rahibu Mashombo.
The U.S. delegation was led by Acting U.S. Ambassador Andrew Lentz, together with senior embassy officials.
Dar es Salaam, 14 May 2026
The Minister of Health, Hon. Mohamed Mchengerwa, today met with Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Tanzania, Andrew Lentz, to discuss a new Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries.
The meeting, held at the Minister’s Office in Dar es Salaam, underscored the strong commitment of both nations to deepening bilateral cooperation in health and advancing health security.
Discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in key areas including medical service delivery, professional training, health systems strengthening, and the application of modern technologies in healthcare. The two sides also explored opportunities to boost local manufacturing of medical equipment and supplies, as well as the exchange of expertise between Tanzanian and American health professionals.
Speaking during the meeting, Hon. Mchengerwa reaffirmed the government’s appreciation for the long-standing partnership with the United States, which has delivered significant benefits in combating infectious diseases, improving maternal and child health services, and building the capacity of health professionals.
The U.S. Embassy delegation expressed its readiness to continue supporting Tanzania’s health priorities through various projects aimed at improving service delivery to citizens.
The Tanzanian delegation was led by Hon. Mohamed Mchengerwa, accompanied by Permanent Secretary Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Medicines and Medical Equipment Mr. Emmanuel Tayari, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Grace Magembe, and Director of Legal Services Rahibu Mashombo.
The U.S. delegation was led by Acting U.S. Ambassador Andrew Lentz, together with senior embassy officials.