DAR ES SALAAM, June 21 -- THE Medical Stores Department (MSD) has called for enhanced investment in Tanzanias local health product manufacturing sector to boost the capacity of domestic industries, meet national demand, and generate foreign exchange through exports.

Speaking during the National Health Symposium and the 60th Anniversary of the Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT), held today in Dar es Salaam, MSD Director General, Mavere Tukai, said more than 80 percent of health products used in Tanzania are imported, largely due to the limited production capacity of local industries.

“The heavy reliance on imported health products stems from our industries limited ability to produce at the required scale and quality. This challe...