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Dr Ulisubisya urged policymakers to adopt long-term health planning rather than focusing only on immediate challenges
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s healthcare system risks being overwhelmed by future challenges unless the country invests in a new generation of health professionals equipped with digital skills, artificial intelligence (AI) expertise and strong leadership capabilities, experts have warned.
Speaking at the opening of the 4th Human Resources for Health Conference yesterday, health leaders said Tanzania must shift from a treatment-focused approach to one that prioritises disease prevention while preparing young professionals to lead a rapidly changing health sector.
Muhimbili Orthopedic Institute (MOI) Executive Director Dr Mpoki Ulisubisya said the country’s health strategy must place greater emphasis on prevention.
