Dar es Salaam. Kutokana na athari za mabadiliko ya tabianchi zinazoikumba dunia, Tanzania inatarajia kupata msaada wa Sh33 bilioni ili kukabiliana na changamoto hiyo.
Fedha hizo zimelenga kusaidia ngazi ya jamii na Serikali za mitaa ikiwa ni moja ya mkakati wa utekelezaji wa mfuko huo wa mabadiliko ya tabianchi mwaka 2021-2026.
Moja ya maeneo yaliyotajwa katika mkakati huo ni kuhakikisha jamii zinahimili athari za mabadiliko hayo, ikiwamo ukame, mafuriko, kuongezeka kwa kina cha bahari na maji ya chumvi.
Hayo yameelezwa na Mkurugenzi wa Mazingira Ofisi ya Makamu wa Rais (Muungano, Mazingira), Kemila Mutesa wakati wa uzinduzi wa awamu ya pili ya Mradi wa Kukabiliana na Mabadiliko ya Tabia ya nchi (UNCDF) leo Jumanne Oktoba mosi, 2024 jijini Dar es Salaam.
“Leo tumezindua awamu ya pili ya mradi unaolenga kuleta matokeo chanya hasa katika athari za mabadiliko ya tabianchi katika jamii zilizoathirika zaidi, kulingana mkataba ya Umoja wa Mataifa na nchi zinazoendelea,” amesema Mutesa.
Mratibu wa UNCDF Aine Mushi amesema halmashauri tatu zilizonufaika na fedha hizo kwa mwaka 2023 ni Chamwino katika Kijiji cha Chiboli, Kondoa (Kijiji cha Kisasendisa) na Mpwapwa (Kijiji cha Kisisi).
“Miradi tuliyoifanya katika kijiji hicho ni pamoja na kuchimba visima vya maji na kuhakikisha baadhi familia na wanyama wanaondokana na adha ya maji, bila kusahau kilimo,” amesema Mushi.
Pia, amesema awamu hiyo ya pili watapeleka huduma katika halmashauri na mikoa iliyopo karibu na Pwani.
“Tukiachana na faida hizo, tunaangalia athari wanazopata wanajamii waliyopo katika mikoa mbalimbali na kutoa misaada, tulianza na Dodoma kutokana na hali ya ukame wanayokabiliana nayo, hivyo ilitulazimu kuhakikisha wanapata visima kwa ajili ya maji, mifugo na kilimo,” ameeleza Mushi.
Amesema ili kuendelea kupambana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi wanapanua wigo kwa wadau wengine kuendelea kujitokeza mbali na wale waliokuwepo awamu ya kwanza ambao ni European Union (EU), Chuo cha Mipango na Chuo cha Serikali ya Mitaa.
Amesema, awamu ya pili ina ongezeko la wadau mbalimbali kama Obelgiji, Ubalozi wa Norway, Ubalozi Ireland na taasisi za utafiti kuhusu mabadiliko ya tabianchi huku mashirika yasio ya kiserikali yakishiriki katika mpango huo.
“Tumefanya vizuri awamu ya kwanza kwa kufikia wilaya tatu na sasa tunategemea kufanya vizuri zaidi katika awamu ya pili kwa kufikia wilaya zaidi ya tano na kufikisha jumla ya wilaya nane,” ameeleza.
Source: mwananchi.co.tz
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Tanzania: Samia Hands Over NBC’s 354m/ – Crop Insurance Compensation to Farmers Affected By Hailstorms
President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has handed over a cheque of 354m/- from the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) as compensation to tobacco farmers, who were affected by hailstorms during the previous farming season in various regions across the country.
Handing over the cheque in Dodoma, the compensation is part of the crop insurance service provided by NBC in collaboration with the National Insurance Corporation (NIC).
Furthermore, President Samia has also handed over health insurance coverage to members of the Lindi Mwambao Cooperative Union based in Lindi Region, through the Farmers’ Health Insurance service provided by the bank in partnership with Assurance Insurance Company.
While visiting the bank’s pavilion at the Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition and being received and briefed by the bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Theobald Sabi, she said: “This crop insurance is one of the crucial solutions in ensuring farmers have a reliable income, without fear of challenges such as natural disasters, including hailstorms.
“I call upon all farmers in the country to make the best use of this important opportunity by accessing these kinds of insurance services. I also highly commend NBC and all the stakeholders participating in this programme.”
Elaborating further on the crop insurance service, the Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, stated that it will help to recover the loss farmers incurred, especially in various calamities beyond their control.
Citing them as floods, fires, and hailstorms, which have significantly affected the well-being of farmers and caused some to be reluctant to invest in the crucial sector, Mr Bashe added: “However, our President, this step by NBC is just the beginning, as this is the second year since they started offering this service, and the results are already visible.
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“As the government, we promise to continue supporting the wider implementation of this service, with the goal of ensuring that this crop insurance service reaches more farmers.”
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On his part, Mr Sabi said that the farmers who benefited from the compensations are from 23 primary cooperative unions in the regions of Shinyanga, Geita, Tabora, Mbeya, Katavi, and Kigoma.
He added: “In addition to these insurance services, as a bank, through this exhibition, we have continued with our programme of providing financial education and various banking opportunities to farmers, alongside offering them various loans, including loans for agricultural equipment, particularly tractors, to eligible farmers.:
At the NBC booth, President Samia also had the opportunity to be briefed on the various services offered by the bank to the farmers namely crop insurance and health insurance services.
There, the President had the chance to speak with some of the beneficiaries of the services, including the Vice-Chairman of the Lindi Mwambao Primary Cooperative Union, Mr. Hassan Mnumbe, whose union has been provided with a health insurance card from the bank.
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Tanzania: Exim to Raise Fund for Mental Health Facilities Upgrades
EXIM Bank to raise 300m/- over the next three years for financing essential services and infrastructure upgrades in mental health facilities.
The bank’s Head of Marketing and Communications Stanley Kafu unveiled this when introducing Exim Bima Festival 2024 as a platform for bringing together individuals, organisations and various sectors for raising the funds.
“Exim’s initiative aligns with the government’s broader goals to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare, including mental health services,” he said.
The initiative, which is one of the events for celebrating the bank’s 27th anniversary is scheduled for Wednesday this week in Dar es Salaam.
Mr Kafu highlights that this year’s festival is not only about raising awareness of the importance of insurance in the society but also focuses on enhancing access to mental health services and improving the overall well-being of the nation.
Statistics from the Ministry of Health shows a staggering 82 per cent increase in mental health cases over the past decade.
Mental cases have risen from 386,358 in 2012 to 2,102,726 in 2021, making the need for mental health services more urgent than ever.
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Unfortunately, the country’s ability to address this growing challenge is hindered by a shortage of mental health professionals, infrastructure, medical equipment and essential medication.
For example, out of the 28 regions in the country, only five have facilities that provide adequate mental health services.
The most affected group is the youth aged 15 to 39, who represent the nation’s workforce, underscoring the need for intensified efforts to safeguard this generation for Tanzania’s future well-being and development.
Mr Kafu said by improving mental health services, Exim aims to contribute to the creation of a network of communities that can access care quickly and affordably.
Exim Insurance Department Manager Tike Mwakyoma said they are appreciating the support from partners in the insurance industry, who have stood by them since the last festival.
“Let’s continue this unity for the development of all Tanzanians and our nation as a whole,” the manager said.
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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.
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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.
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