Tanzanian Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has called for increased investment in primary healthcare, saying scientific evidence, innovation and partnerships should be used to improve service quality and efficiency. Speaking in Arusha, he linked sustainable health financing with better delivery and said stronger primary care is needed to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage, according to Daily News.

Tanzanian Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has called on Africa to build its own capacity to finance, manage and produce essential health services rather than relying long-term on foreign aid and external systems. Speaking on September 9, 2026, on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, he opened the Second International Primary Healthcare Conference in Arusha, which brought together more than 2,700 participants from 27 countries.

Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called for stronger investment in the country's health sector through improved financing and closer cooperation with development and private-sector partners, according to KBC. Duale made the remarks during a high-level ministerial dialogue on health co-investment and sustainable healthcare financing, which was also attended by National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi alongside health and finance leaders.

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has launched the Women In Healthcare Caucus in Nairobi, Kenya, urging female health workers to pursue government-funded training opportunities. She highlighted the availability of scholarships designed to support the professional development of women in the healthcare sector.

The Tanzanian government is enhancing access to non-communicable disease services by bringing these services closer to citizens, particularly in district hospitals and selected health centers. This initiative has reportedly enabled many patients to receive screening, treatment, and monitoring for these diseases without the need to travel long distances to hospitals, according to Habari Leo.

During the Adolescent Health Conference in Dar es Salaam, Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, urged stakeholders to intensify efforts to combat teen pregnancy, reduce HIV transmission among adolescents, and promote school retention for young people. The conference aims to enhance youth health initiatives across Africa.