Tanzania, May 18 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania and the United States have started discussions on a new health cooperation agreement expected to strengthen health security, universal health insurance and local production of medical supplies, in what officials say could become a model for other African countries.

The discussions took place on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland, during a meeting between the Minister for Health, Mr Mohamed Omary Mchengerwa, and US global health official Mr Brad Smith.

During the talks, both sides agreed to fast-track negotiations on a proposed memorandum of understanding on global health cooperation between Tanzania and the United States.

The two parties stressed that the partnership should deliver ...