Uganda, April 26 -- The Medical Stores Department (MSD) has announced plans to begin importing a specialised drug used to treat alcohol addiction, in a move expected to bring relief to thousands of Tanzanians struggling with dependency.

The drug, Naltrexone, will be distributed across public hospitals once it becomes available in the country.

MSD Dodoma zonal manager, Ms Mwanashehe Jumaa, said the agency will officially announce the health facilities that will stock the medication to ensure easier access for the public.

She made the remarks on Friday, April 24, 2026, during a meeting with editors from various media houses aimed at discussing improvements and the implementation of MSD's core functions.

Ms Jumaa said the drug targets in...