Tanzania, July 2 -- Dar es Salaam. Medical researchers have been challenged to unlock the country's vast wealth of traditional medicinal knowledge through rigorous scientific research, a move experts say could expand treatment options, strengthen the healthcare system and accelerate the country's journey towards universal health coverage (UHC).

The call was made by the minister for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Adolf Mkenda, while officially opening the three-day 14th MUHAS Scientific Conference yesterday.

Addressing hundreds of researchers, clinicians, policymakers, students and development partners, Prof Mkenda said the future of Tanzania's healthcare system depends not only on adopting modern medical technologies but also o...