MSD commends its Zanzibar agency’s operations in Tanzania Mainland and the Isles
ZANZIBAR: STAFF from the Medical Stores Department (MSD) Forecasting Unit have conducted a working visit to the Zanzibar Central Medical Stores Agency (CMSA) to assess how MSD services contribute to the agency’s operations and to discuss operational challenges affecting the availability of health commodities for citizens in both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Speaking during the visit, CMSA Acting Director General Lulu Sheikh Abdulrahman said the agency highly values its long-standing partnership with MSD, particularly through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that enables CMSA to procure medicines and other health products from MSD. She noted that the collaboration has played a significant role in improving the availability of essential medicines and medical supplies for the people of Zanzibar.
Abdulrahman stated that MSD has consistently provided satisfactory services throughout the partnership, a factor that has enabled CMSA to continue sourcing various medicines and health commodities through the department. She emphasized that the relationship remains crucial in ensuring that healthcare services are delivered efficiently and without disruption.
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On his part, MSD Acting Forecasting Unit Manager Oscar Tenganamba said the visit had strengthened the commitment of both institutions to deepen their cooperation, particularly in forecasting health commodity requirements. He stressed that the existing MoU will continue to facilitate the timely delivery of health products ordered by CMSA, in accordance with the agreed terms and procedures.
During the visit, the MSD delegation also toured CMSA’s pharmaceutical warehouse to observe the storage systems used for medicines and other health commodities. The visit provided an opportunity for both institutions to exchange experiences and identify best practices for strengthening the management and distribution of healthcare supplies for the benefit of the public.
