DODOMA, Aug. 13 -- THE Tanzanian government has continued to strengthen healthcare services for people living with rare diseases by improving disease diagnosis, access to medicines and treatment, as well as enhancing the capacity of health professionals to ensure timely services in line with the principles of Universal Health Coverage.

Deputy Minister for Health Dr Florence Samizi, representing Minister for Health Mohamed Mchengerwa, said this today, August 13, 2026, while presenting a statement on the impact of rare diseases before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and HIV/AIDS at the Parliament premises in Dodoma.

Dr Samizi commended and thanked President Samia Suluhu Hassan for spearheading efforts to address rare diseas...