Grace Magembe
Tanzaniagovernment officialFemale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Grace Magembe is the Chief Medical Officer of Tanzania, responsible for overseeing public health initiatives. She assures that essential health services are continuing despite changes in foreign aid, and she is involved in efforts to ensure that community health providers maintain their roles in educating and delivering reproductive health services.
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Dr Grace Magembe instructed Regional Medical Officers and District Medical Officers to integrate successful interventions into local plans and budgets.
Tanzania moves to protect family planning gains after UK-funded programme endsTanzania· 2026-06-22
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Grace Magembe.
Tanzania declares Ebola free status as Government tightens border surveillanceTanzania· 2026-06-19
Dr Grace Magembe, the Chief Medical Officer, reported an increase in patients presenting with severe influenza and Covid-19.
Tanzania issues public health alert as Covid-19, influenza, and dengue fever cases riseTanzania· 2026-02-25Chief Medical Officer Dr Grace Magembe directed inquiries to the Ministry of Health’s Head of Communications.
Families in Tanzania still searching for loved ones who went missing after election unrestTanzania· 2025-11-08
Grace Magembe, the Chief Medical Officer, warns that while AI in healthcare can be beneficial, it requires caution and cannot replace medical consultation.
Self-medication using AI tools sparks alarmTanzania· 2025-10-06
Chief Medical Officer Grace Magembe said these include awareness campaigns, strengthening counselling services in health facilities and launching a free psychological support helpline.
Rising suicide incidence ‘a wake-up call for Tanzania’Tanzania· 2025-09-11
Dr Grace Magembe, the Government’s Chief Medical Officer, clarifies that HIV testing is conducted three times during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Government clarifies HIV testing guidelines amid false social media claimsTanzania· 2025-08-17Dk Grace Magembe is the Chief Government Medical Officer who provided updates on the Marburg virus situation in Kagera.
93 waruhusiwa kutoka karantini marburg ikiua wawili KageraTanzania· 2025-02-22Dr Grace Magembe assured the public that essential health services will continue despite the suspension of aid.
Tanzanian government pledges uninterrupted health services despite aid cutsTanzania· 2025-02-21
Dr. Grace Magembe states that the government is addressing the issue of reproductive health services and ensuring continuity.
Usitishwaji misaada USAID una athari hizi afya ya uzazi kwa vijanaTanzania· 2025-02-20