Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE government has encouraged women facing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to seek legal interventions to ensure they access justice.
Deputy Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Ms Mwanaidi Alli Khamis, made the call yesterday in Dar es Salaam when officiating the ‘Jubilee Mums Day Out 2025,’ an annual event organised by Jubilee Health Insurance as part of the Jubilee Women Club activities.
“When you face gender-related challenges, go to legal institutions such as the Mama Samia Legal Aid Initiative to get justice,” the Deputy Minister told women attending the event.
She commended public-private partnerships for supporting women with education on safe childbirth and good parenting, noting that such initiatives contribute to building a better future generation.
“We have good collaboration between the government and private players in providing this education. We should also work together in promoting reproductive health and childcare,” she stressed, urging women to use such platforms to learn and share knowledge.
The Deputy Minister applauded Jubilee Health Insurance for creating a forum through the Jubilee Women Club, which provides women with opportunities for empowerment and health education.
Earlier, Jubilee Health Insurance Chief Executive Officer, Dr Harold Adamson, hailed the Jubilee Women Club for its contribution to women’s welfare and thanked the government for its cooperation.
On her part, Dr Romana Malikusema from Afya Chekas Organisation emphasised the importance of healthy eating among pregnant women to ensure safe deliveries and healthier babies.
She cautioned women against excessive alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking during pregnancy, warning that such habits could cause brain disorders or invisible disabilities in children.
“Some habits during pregnancy may lead to long-term disabilities in children,” Dr Malikusema said, also highlighting the importance of close parental guidance.
Adding to the discussion, Dr Angela Thomas, a gynaecologist from the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), noted that cervical cancer remains the second deadliest cancer among women in Tanzania.
She urged women to embrace regular cancer screening for early diagnosis and encouraged parents to ensure their daughters aged between 9 and 14 receive cervical cancer vaccinations.
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