DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), has assessed health risks linked to emergencies and disasters in Dodoma Region, aiming to strengthen preparedness and response.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Health on Friday in Dodoma noted that the review focused on health impacts from floods, drought, road accidents, disease outbreaks, and fires.
According to the ministry, the discussion focused on improving health-sector readiness, stakeholder coordination, and public awareness to reduce risks before and after disasters.
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Speaking at the meeting, the Acting Dodoma Regional Administrative Secretary Charles Mduma said the region faces growing disaster-related health threats, particularly disease outbreaks driven by rapid population growth.
Additionally, he urged experts to maintain strong preparedness despite competing priorities, noting that regional administration coordinates emergency response and will use the outcomes to review disaster plans, verify funding needs, and implement the agreed action plan.
“At the Dodoma Region level, his office is responsible for coordinating emergencies and disasters, and the region has also taken the outcomes of the meeting seriously as they will help review regional emergency response plans and conduct financial verification with relevant institutions to implement the action plan prepared by experts,” he said.