DODOMA, March 26 -- THE Tanzanian government has signed a cooperation agreement with India aimed at integrating traditional medicine systems with modern healthcare, starting at the primary healthcare level by 2030. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen a comprehensive national health system.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, during a meeting with traditional medicine experts in Dodoma, under the theme “Strengthening Evidence-Based Traditional Medicine Services.”

In his remarks, Mchengerwa emphasized the need to accelerate the implementation of the strategy to meet the set targets within the planned timeline. He noted that Tanzania has significant resources and pote...