Tanzania, March 15 -- Dar es Salaam. Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has ordered investigations into medicine shortages in public health facilities and alleged land disputes after residents raised complaints during his nationwide grievance-listening tour.

Speaking in Nsimbo District, Katavi Region on Sunday, March 15, 2026, Dr Nchemba said the government will not allow medicines purchased with public funds to fail to reach patients.

"Funds are allocated to buy medicines for hospitals, but patients are often told to purchase drugs from private shops. This is unacceptable. We must find out where these medicines are going," he said, directing authorities to investigate.

The Prime Minister's tour covers several regions, including Tanga, ...