Fortunata Makene

Fortunata Makene

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Profesa Fortunata Makene is the Executive Director of the Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) in Tanzania. She is a prominent researcher and advocate for health policy improvement, particularly in cancer care. Recently, she presented findings from a study indicating that many cancer patients arrive at hospitals with late-stage diseases due to misdiagnosis and lack of early detection capabilities.

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ESRF Executive Director Prof. Fortunata Makene said the summit reflects the importance of structured partnerships in turning development ambitions into tangible outcomes.

Why Tanzania positions investment reforms as backbone of $1 trillion Dira 2050 drive
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-02
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Prof Fortunata Makene, the ESRF Executive Director, noted the summit's importance in aligning efforts for sustainable investment.

Tanzania shifts from dialogue to deals as $6.3 billion investment pipeline takes shape
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-01
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Profesa Fortunata Makene presented the findings of the research on cancer care in Tanzania.

Hizi hapa sababu za kushindwa kudhibiti saratani mapema
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-02-20
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