Dar es Salaam, April 1 -- AS the world faces an increasing wave of health emergencies, from infectious disease outbreaks to climate-related disasters, Tanzania is taking decisive steps to strengthen its preparedness and response systems.

The latest move comes through the launch of a national training programme aimed at building the capacity of Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs), a critical component in saving lives during crises.

The initiative, led by the Ministry of Health-Government of united republic of Tanzania, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation and other development partners under the Pandemic Fund project, reflects a growing recognition that preparedness is no longer optional, it is essential.

Speaking during the l...