DJIBOUTI, June 18 -- TANZANIAs Minister of Health, Jenista Mhagama, has been elected Vice Chairperson of the Regional Steering Committee (ResCo) of Health Ministers for Community Health in Eastern Africa.

The appointment was made on June 17, 2025, following her nomination and endorsement by Health Ministers from 14 member states of the Eastern Africa region. She will serve in this position for a two-year term.

This development has been hailed as further recognition of the significant contributions of President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan in strengthening diplomatic relations both within and outside the African continent, as well as Tanzanias visible achievements in the health sector.

Committee members unanimously agreed that since Minister...