ARUSHA, Nov. 12 -- TANZANIA has made significant progress in strengthening emergency medical services over the past five years, increasing the number of emergency medicine departments from seven in 2020 to 125 by March this year.

Minister for Health Mohamed Mchengerwa announced the achievement during the opening of the 8th African Conference on Emergency Medicine (AfCEM 2026) in Arusha, officiated by former President Dr Jakaya Kikwete.

He attributed the progress to government investment in health infrastructure, healthcare professionals and the expansion of services to primary healthcare facilities, where more than 80 per cent of Tanzanians access medical services.

Mr Mchengerwa said the country has also increased its capacity to train...