DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 20 -- THE Tanzanian government has begun implementing its agenda to establish and strengthen pharmaceutical and medical devices manufacturing industries in the country, to ensure large-scale production by local manufacturers, a move expected to boost the health sector and the national economy at large.

The announcement was made today, January 19, 2026, in Dar es Salaam by the Minister of Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, during a meeting of pharmaceutical and medical devices investors from within and outside the country. He noted that the government has already taken several steps to ensure the successful implementation of the agenda.

Among the measures taken is the construction of specialized pharmaceutical manufacturing ...