NBAA trains accountants how to administer funds for health sector

DODOMA: THE National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA) has launched a two-day training programme aimed at strengthening public financial management in the health sector, with emphasis on accountability, transparency and efficient use of resources allocated to health services.

The training, which began on November 11, 2026, in Dodoma, brings together accountants, internal auditors and other professionals involved in managing public health resources. It is expected to conclude today, November 12.

Opening the training, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), responsible for health, Prof Tumaini Nagu, said the government was committed to strengthening financial management to ensure public funds allocated to the health sector deliver tangible improvements in service delivery.

Prof Nagu said the government allocated 626bn/- for the health sector in Local Government Authorities during the 2025/26 financial year, underscoring the need for effective planning, expenditure control and accountability. He said prudent management of the resources was essential in addressing shortages and minimising wastage of funds and medical supplies.

“Resources are limited, and every shilling allocated to health must be properly managed, efficiently utilised and produce positive results in the delivery of health services,” he said.

He added that the training would strengthen participants’ capacity to improve financial controls, minimise financial losses and ensure medical supplies are available when needed, ultimately supporting better healthcare delivery to citizens.

NBAA Executive Director CPA Prof Siasa I. Mzenzi said accountants and auditors play a critical role in ensuring public resources allocated to the health sector are used for their intended purposes.

Prof Mzenzi said the programme was designed to enhance the capacity of accountants in payment management, internal auditors in examining control and governance systems, and external auditors in assessing financial statements.

The training is being conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Global Fund, the Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). Participants were urged to apply the knowledge acquired in their daily responsibilities to strengthen accountability and contribute to the implementation of Tanzania’s National Development Vision 2050.