DODOMA, July 6 -- TANZANIAS s health sector has recorded significant progress during the four years of President Samia Suluhu Hassans administration, particularly in expanding hospital bed capacity, improving emergency services, and increasing the budget for the procurement of medicines.

Statistics show that the number of hospital beds has increased from 84,162 in 2020 to 123,769 in 2024, an addition of 39,607 beds, representing a 47.1 percent increase. This development has greatly reduced the challenge of patients being forced to sleep on the floor due to a shortage of beds.

Emergency obstetric services have also been strengthened. Facilities offering emergency caesarean section services have risen from 340 in 2020 to 577 in 2024. This...