President Samia has received the information from the Chairman of Chadema, Freeman Mbowe and the Vice Chairman of CCM Bara, Abdulrahman Kinana today Saturday December 31, 2022 at the State House in Dar es Salaam.
This is not the first time for the leaders of those parties to meet since the beginning of 2022, although it was rare for previous Governments.
President Samia met Mbowe for the first time on March 4, 2022, at the Dar es Salaam State House a few hours after he was released from prison where he spent about nine months on suspicion of terrorism.
However, their meeting opened the door to other meetings between the leaders of those parties that continued several times, seeking political reconciliation.
President of Samia Suluhu Hassan with the Chairman of the Democratic Party and Development Party (Chadema), Freeman Mbowe (right) and the Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Party (CCM) Mainland, Abdulrahman Kinana immediately after receiving the information on the progress of the talks on the reconciliation process of politics, the State House in Dar es Salaam today Saturday December 31, 2022.
A commission of 10 people from Chadema was formed, as well as a similar number from CCM and they met at Chamwino Palace in Dodoma to start the negotiations.
The action was taken as a new and positive page for Tanzanian politics.
At least now, various parties including Chadema have been seen doing political activities in the regions, which is a sign of a free political field unlike five months ago.
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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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