BAGAMOYO, July 9 -- THE Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Adolf Mkenda, has called on Tanzania to invest more in scientific research and strengthen local capacity to discover, develop and manufacture medicines that address the countrys health challenges.

Prof Mkenda made the remarks on July 8, 2026, during a visit to the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) in Bagamoyo, where he toured research laboratories, clinical trial facilities and innovation projects being undertaken by the institutes scientists.

He said Tanzania has sufficient human resources, scientific expertise and natural resources, but needs greater investment in research, modern equipment and an enabling environment for scientists to conduct high-quality ...