Unguja, Zanzibar:
Zanzibar’s President Dr Hussein Mwinyi has said that there is a need for the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) to partner with the government to find solutions on how the challenges facing the global economy can be turned into opportunities.
He said through the central bank, Zanzibar has achieved great strides, so there is a need to keep up the cooperation between the institution and the isles government.
“We have developed a good cooperation with the BoT and at all times we have been getting good advice on how to operate Zanzibar’s economy, as we are important stakeholders in the operations carried out by the Central Bank, ,” said Mwinyi.
Dr Mwinyi was speaking during his meeting with the newly appointed BoT Governor, Emmanuel Tutuba, who was accompanied by the outgoing governor, Prof. Florens Luoga.
Tutuba was appointed by the President Samia Suluhu Hassan, two weeks ago to replace Prof. Luoga whose tour of duty has come to an end.
For his part, Governor Tutuba said that both Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar governments are there to protect public interests by controlling global inflation caused by the rise in oil prices, which has affected the transport sector in the country.
Also, he commended the two governments for setting plans to mitigate the outcome of caused by global inflation.
The outgoing Governor, Prof. Luoga thanked the isles government for the cooperation they gave him during his tenure as the head of the central bank.
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Tanzania Declares Marburg Outbreak – Africa CDC Mobilizes Immediate Response
Addis Ababa, January 20, 2025</Strong> — Tanzania has declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak after confirming one case and identifying 25 suspected cases in the Kagera Region of Northwestern Tanzania. The Marburg virus, a highly infectious and often fatal disease, is similar to Ebola and is transmitted to humans from fruit bats and monkeys. This outbreak marks the nation’s second encounter with the deadly virus, following the outbreak in Bukoba District of Kagera Region in March 2023, which resulted in nine cases and six deaths.
In response to this urgent threat, the Africa CDC is mobilizing strong support to help Tanzania contain the outbreak. A team of twelve public health experts will be deployed as part of an advance mission in the next 24 hours. The multidisciplinary team includes epidemiologists, risk communication, infection prevention and control (IPC), and laboratory experts to provide on-ground support for surveillance, IPC, diagnostics, and community engagement.
The Director-General of Africa CDC, Dr. Jean Kaseya, has engaged with Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the Minister of Health to ensure coordinated efforts and secure political commitment for the response.
“Africa CDC stands firmly with Tanzania in this critical moment. To support the government’s efforts, we are committing US$ 2 million to bolster immediate response measures, including deploying public health experts, strengthening diagnostics, and enhancing case management. Building on Tanzania’s commendable response during the 2023 outbreak, we are confident that swift and decisive action, combined with our support and those of other partners, will bring this outbreak under control,” Dr. Kaseya stated.
Africa CDC has recently supported efforts to enhance the diagnostic and sequencing capacity of public health laboratories in Tanzania. PCR Test kits and genomic sequencing reagents have been dispatched, with additional supplies in the pipeline. To ensure rapid identification and confirmation of cases, the institution will also provide technical assistance to strengthen detection and genome sequencing for better characterization of the pathogen. Additionally, support will be provided to improve case management protocols and enhance the capacity to deliver safe and effective treatment.
Africa CDC is committed to working closely with the Government of Tanzania, regional partners, international organizations, and global stakeholders, including the World Health Organization, to stop the spread of the Marburg virus.
Source: allafrica.com
