DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 6 -- THE government has underscored the governments commitment to tackling the growing health challenges caused by climate change, warning that rising heat levels are already affecting the wellbeing of vulnerable Tanzanian communities.

Speaking in Dar es Salaam during the Kisiki Hai Sustainable Heat Adaptation Development (KISHADE) Forum, Acting Director of Preventive Services in the Ministry of Health, Dr Otilia Gowelle, said Tanzanias preventive health policies and strategies are being strengthened to integrate climate resilience measures and protect citizens from the worsening impact of extreme heat.

“We have to ensure that our strategic planning frameworks address these challenges to prevent communities fro...