Dodoma spends 38.6bn/- to improve healthcare services
DODOMA: THE Government has spent a whopping 38.6bn/- over the past four years in purchasing medicines and medical equipment, a move that has significantly strengthened health service delivery at all levels and helped save lives in Dodoma Region.
Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule made the revelation in the Capital City recently while addressing a team of specialist doctors and senior nurses under the “Samia Doctors” initiative who arrived in the region for the fourth phase of the specialised medical outreach programme.
The team was officially welcomed on Monday at the Regional Commissioner’s Office Hall in Dodoma.
“Out of the funds received in Dodoma Region, we have used 38.6bn/- to procure medicines and medical equipment. This investment has increased the number of health facilities. The work you are going to do will empower health workers to provide emergency services. In short, you are here to save lives,” the regional boss noted.
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Dodoma Regional Administrative Secretary, Dr Khatibu Kazungu noted that the specialised medical services initiative is part of the Tanzania Vision 2050, aimed at strengthening citizens’ health to enhance productivity, as the government has invested heavily in training such experts.
Meanwhile, a representative from the Ministry of Health, Subira Abdallah said the government’s goal in deploying specialist doctors and senior nurses to council hospitals is to bring specialised services closer to the people and to build the capacity of lower-level health practitioners to continue applying the knowledge and skills gained.
Dodoma Regional Medical Officer Dr Thomas Rutachunzibwa added that during the first three phases of the programme, the specialists managed to reach about 7,200 residents.
Dr Rutachunzibwa also explained that in the fourth phase, running from September 15 to November 14, 2025, 42 specialists from different fields have arrived in the region, aiming to reach an even larger number of beneficiaries.
