Govt stresses on building healthier society

DODOMA: THE government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing public health challenges such as cholera outbreaks and promoting a healthier society.

Speaking in Dodoma, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Water, Eng Mwajuma Waziri, also directed all water utilities to ensure accurate data is filed into MaJIS and NISMS systems to help improve self-assessments and monitoring of services offered to the public.

She made the statement when speaking at the closing event of the First National Sanitation Conference organised by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA).

“It is evident that these systems have been instrumental for the Ministry, EWURA and other stakeholders in quickly and easily accessing of data. Therefore, we must ensure that accurate information is provided to achieve the intended purpose,” she said.

She emphasised the importance of continued oversight and accountability in implementing sanitation guidelines, commending EWURA’s efforts for bringing together sanitation stakeholders.

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She said the conference offered a crucial platform for the development of comprehensive sanitation plans.

According to the Permanent Secretary, the government wants to address challenges such as cholera outbreaks and promote a healthier society.

EWURA’s Director-General, Dr James Andilile, said the conference provided a platform for sanitation stakeholders to collaborate on finding solutions to the challenges facing the sector.

He highlighted the importance of proper data collection, statistics management, and fostering a shared understanding among participants.

“As an institution responsible for overseeing sanitation, we take this matter seriously due to its significance in improving the health of Tanzanians. Let us continue working together to ensure this goal is achieved,” he said.