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The Tanzanian government has allocated 56.25 billion Tanzanian shillings for the 2026/27 financial year to complete 105 district hospital projects. Deputy Minister Dr. Jafar Seif assured lawmakers of timely project completion while addressing concerns about specific facilities, including the Karatu District Hospital. The government aims to improve healthcare access and infrastructure across the T
Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE Government has allocated a total of 56.25bn/- in the 2026/27 financial year to complete 105 district hospital projects across the country in a bid to improve the health sector.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) responsible for Health, Dr Jafar Seif, revealed this in the National Assembly in Dodoma yesterday, assuring lawmakers that the government will ensure the projects are completed on time.
The Deputy Minister gave the explanation while responding to a supplementary question fielded by Special Seats MP Cecilia Pareso, who sought to know when the government would complete the kitchen facility at Karatu District Hospital.
Elaborating, he noted that the hospital is one of the 105 facilities scheduled for completion in the next budget.
Dr Seif further said that, following an analysis, it has been established that over 2,000 houses for public servants are needed.
To complete the project, he added, PMO-RALG is working to ensure that a total of 241bn/- is mobilised.
He said this while responding to a supplementary question from Special Seats lawmaker Dr Christina Mnzava, who sought to know when the government would complete the construction of Shinyanga District Hospital and its plans to build houses for the hospital’s employees.
According to the MP, Shinyanga District Hospital has only three staff houses despite having 17 doctors, calling for expansion in proportion to demand.
In her question, the lawmaker emphasised the need for the government to release the required 500m/- to complete the hospital’s project, which has been under construction since the 2018/19 financial year.
On the other hand, the Deputy Minister said the Government has so far allocated 3.49bn/- for the project, with 17 buildings constructed, where 10 are completed and seven ongoing.
He added that Shinyanga District Hospital started providing services in July 2020 and that for 2026/27, a total of 200m/- has been allocated to complete the remaining structures, with funding continuing in phases.
Tanzania’s healthcare system has faced numerous challenges, including inadequate infrastructure and limited access to medical services. Over the years, the government has recognized the need for substantial investment in healthcare facilities to improve public health outcomes. The allocation of funds for hospital construction reflects ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare delivery and address the needs of the population. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the health sector and ensure that citizens have access to essential medical services.
