Jenista Mhagama
Jenista Mhagama is a Tanzanian politician currently serving as the Minister of Health. She has been in the news for her role in addressing healthcare issues in Tanzania, including the improvement and renovation of older hospitals, such as the Magunga Hospital.
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The seat fell vacant following the death of the former MP, Jenista Mhagama.
CCM candidate wins Peramiho parliamentary by-election
Tanzania· 2026-02-27
Jenista Mhagama was a prominent figure in Tanzania’s political landscape for more than two decades.
Peramiho voters head to polls to elect Jenista Mhagama’s successor in by-electionTanzania· 2026-02-25
Jenista Mhagama represented Peramiho for 20 years and served in several ministerial positions.
Tanzania Parliament’s second sitting opens Tuesday, five key issues expectedTanzania· 2026-01-26
Ms Jenista Mhagama was the former Member of Parliament for Peramiho who passed away in December 2025.
Tanzania’s anti-corruption body intervenes in CCM Peramiho primaries amid bribery claimsTanzania· 2026-01-23
Jenista Mhagama was a former MP who passed away on December 11, 2025.
Special seats MP Halima Iddi Nassor dies at 45Tanzania· 2026-01-18
Jenista Mhagama served as a Member of Parliament for nearly 20 years and was a dedicated public servant whose contribution to the nation would not be forgotten.
Jenista Mhagama's interment exposes Mbinga road woesTanzania· 2025-12-17
Jenista Mhagama was the late Member of Parliament for Peramiho Constituency, whose death has left a deep sense of loss across the community she served for two decades.
Peramiho stands still in grief to mourn Jenista MhagamaTanzania· 2025-12-16
Jenista Mhagama, who was the Minister of Health, is among those who were left out.
Tanzania’s Samia drops seven ministers in new cabinetTanzania· 2025-11-17
Ms Jenista Mhagama lauded Dr Nchemba’s calm demeanour and proven competence.
Nchemba: What I will not tolerate as Prime MinisterTanzania· 2025-11-14
Peramiho candidate Jenista Mhagama credited fertiliser subsidies with cutting prices from Sh150,000 to Sh70,000.
Samia pledges mega‑projects, reforms for Ruvuma, Mtwara, Lindi regionsTanzania· 2025-09-28
Minister for Health Jenista Mhagama described the HBF as a dependable and vital financing mechanism for primary healthcare delivery.
Tanzania secures $55.6 million health basket fund boost for 2025/26Tanzania· 2025-07-19
Health minister Jenista Mhagama urged zonal hospitals across the country to establish similar international clinics.
OUR KIND OF ENGLISH: Project under ‘financial AUSPICIOUS’ from Agra helps ‘BENEFICIARY youth’Tanzania· 2025-07-18
Health minister Jenista Mhagama said the move aligns with the ministry’s 2025/26 budget priorities.
Local production of rapid test kits for HIV, syphilis and hepatitis on the cardsTanzania· 2025-07-14
Jenista Mhagama is the Minister of Health who announced the initiative for international health services in Tanzania.
Hospitali za kanda zatakiwa kuwekeza utoaji huduma kimataifaTanzania· 2025-07-10
Jenista Mhagama is a former Member of Parliament for Peramiho who was thanked for her efforts in advocating for the development of the community.
RC Ruvuma atoa maelekezo kukamilika stendi ya LundusiTanzania· 2025-07-02
Dr Jenista Mhagama, the Minister for Health, emphasized the importance of the donation during the ceremony.
Art of giving: Doweicare supports Tanzanian families with diapers worth Sh 65 millionTanzania· 2025-06-12
Health Minister Hon Jenista Mhagama underscored the significant government investment in empowering MSD.
MSD signals readiness to fulfill Tanzania’s medical supplyTanzania· 2025-06-04
Health minister Jenista Mhagama said the move was part of wider efforts to mitigate the impact of shifting international health funding priorities.
Tanzania seeks self-sufficiency with local manufacture of ARVsTanzania· 2025-06-02
Health minister Jenista Mhagama was a key figure in the campaign for Prof Janabi.
Inside Tanzania’s successful WHO campaign for JanabiTanzania· 2025-05-21
Health Minister Jenista Mhagama outlined four key factors underpinning Tanzania’s strong bid for the WHO Regional Director position.
Tanzania banks on Prof Janabi as WHO decides on its Africa DirectorTanzania· 2025-05-18
Hon. Jenista Mhagama is the Minister for Health of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Safeguarding Tanzania’s growth means ending malariaTanzania· 2025-04-30
Health Minister Jenista Mhagama has directed all health facilities across the country to immediately stop the practice of withholding bodies of deceased patients due to unpaid medical bills.
Tanzania’s Health Minister orders hospitals to stop withholding dead bodies over unpaid billsTanzania· 2025-04-29
Health Minister Jenista Mhagama has outlined four key reasons why Tanzania has a strong chance of securing the World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa Regional Director position.
Tanzania outlines why Janabi is best suited for WHO Africa roleTanzania· 2025-03-22
Minister for Health, Jenista Mhagama, announced the end of the Marburg Virus outbreak.
Tanzania declares end to Marburg Virus outbreakTanzania· 2025-03-13
Jenista Mhagama is the Minister of Health who confirmed the first cases of Mpox in Tanzania.
Tanzania confirma primeiros casos de Mpox
Mozambique· 2025-03-13Minister of Health Jenista Mhagama discussed efforts to combat maternal deaths at a health ministers' meeting.
Kitita cha uzazi chaleta tumaini mikoa mitano TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-03-02
Tanzanian Minister for Health Jenista Mhagama highlighted the impact of the SBBC programme.
Why maternal, neonatal deaths have plunged in five regionsTanzania· 2025-03-02
Waziri Jenista Mhagama visited the construction site and discussed the importance of the new cancer treatment facility.
Wagonjwa wapya 900 wa saratani kila mwaka KCMC wamstua Waziri MhagamaTanzania· 2025-03-02
Jenista Mhagama has been asked by Rais Samia to allocate funds for the renovation of Magunga Hospital.
Rais Samia ataka tathimini ya mashamba yasiyoendelezwaTanzania· 2025-02-24
