ARUSHA, Oct. 29 -- TANZANIA aims to meet 80 per cent of its domestic medicine demand through local manufacturing by 2030, with Minister for Health Mohamed Mchengerwa urging pharmacy professionals to prepare for expanded roles in pharmaceutical production, research and quality assurance.

Speaking at the Tanzania Pharmaceutical Technicians Association (TAPHATA) Annual General Meeting and scientific conference in Arusha, Mr Mchengerwa said achieving the target would require increased investment, modern training curricula, effective regulation and a skilled workforce committed to protecting public health.

He said President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan had directed the government to strengthen domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing and accelerate i...