DODOMA – The government has reaffirmed its commitment to address public health challenges such as cholera outbreaks and promote a healthier society, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water, Eng. Mwajuma Waziri said in Dodoma.
Speaking at the closing event of the First National Sanitation Conference organized by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), Eng Waziri directed all water utilities to ensure accurate data are filed into MaJIS and NISMS systems to help improve self-assessments and monitoring of services offered to the public .
“It is evident that these systems have been instrumental for the Ministry, EWURA, and other stakeholders in quickly and easily accessing data. Therefore, we must ensure that accurate information is provided to achieve the intended purpose,” she said.
She emphasized the importance of continued oversight and accountability in implementing sanitation guidelines commending EWURA’s effort for bringing together sanitation stakeholders.
She said the conference offered a crucial platform for the development of comprehensive sanitation plans.
According to the PS the government wants to address challenges such as cholera outbreaks and promote a healthier society.
EWURA Director General, Dr. James Andilile said the conference provided a platform for sanitation stakeholders to collaborate on finding solutions to the challenges facing the sector.
He highlighted the importance of proper data collection, statistics management, and fostering a shared understanding among participants.
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“As an institution responsible for overseeing sanitation, we take this matter seriously due to its significance in improving the health of Tanzanians. Let us continue working together to ensure this goal is achieved,” he said.
The conference was attended by stakeholders from the Ministry of Water, Ministry of Energy, President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO RALG), Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, the National Environmental Management Council (NEMC), University of Dodoma, Water Institute, Development Partners Group on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (DPG-WASH), the Rural Water and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA), and various water and sanitation authorities.
