Tanzania, May 21 -- Unguja. The Ministry of Health in Zanzibar has entered into a contract with the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) for the purchase of supplies aimed at improving health services, especially for mothers and children.

Through the procurement contract valued at $12.5 million (Sh32.3 billion), Unicef will support the provision of essential medicines and nutritional products, medical equipment for renovated health facilities, vehicles for the Department of Preventive Services, and project coordination teams.

Another task to be undertaken by Unicef is providing ICT equipment and networking for 52 Primary Health Care Units (PHCU+) and 90 Primary Health Care Service Units (PHCU).

Speaking during the signing of the agr...