Dar es Salaam. The government has unveiled plans to expand the health sector workforce, modernise medical training and integrate digital technologies as it prepares the healthcare system for a growing population and emerging health challenges.
Stakeholders warn that shortages of skilled professionals, unequal distribution of health workers, migration and rising disease burdens could slow efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) unless urgent reforms are implemented.
Speaking during the 4th Human Resources for Health Conference, the director of Human Resource Development in the ministry of Health, Dr Saitore Laizer, said the government was implementing a comprehensive strategy to ensure Tanzanians have access to competent and fairly distributed health professionals.
“Our goal is to ensure that every Tanzanian, regardless of where they live, can access quality healthcare delivered by skilled professionals,” he said.
Dr Laizer said the government plans to increase the number of health workers by expanding training capacity and reviewing curricula to equip graduates with skills needed to address current and future healthcare challenges.
