Mohamed Mchengerwa
TanzaniapoliticianMale7.4Global Dominance: 0.00%Mohamed Mchengerwa is a Tanzanian politician, currently serving as the Minister of State in the Office of the President. He is also a Member of Parliament for Rufiji and is recognized for his role in local governance and development projects.
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Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa said the project represented a transformative step for the country’s healthcare sector.
Samia orders investigation into rising childhood cancer casesTanzania· 2026-06-25
Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa said the health sector should no longer be viewed solely as a cost centre, but as a driver of economic growth.
How ministers responded to MPs’ budget concerns in the 2026/27 debateTanzania· 2026-06-23
Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa said that since the outbreak was announced, authorities have investigated 64 alerts reported from 21 regions.
Tanzania on alert amid expanding Ebola threatTanzania· 2026-06-22
Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa stated that the government was positioning Tanzania to become a pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in Africa.
Tanzania courts pharmaceutical investors at China industry forumTanzania· 2026-06-22
Minister for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, said the Government continues to strengthen its readiness to respond to the disease following ongoing outbreaks reported in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Tanzania declares Ebola free status as Government tightens border surveillanceTanzania· 2026-06-19
Mohamed Mchengerwa defended the developments in English Medium schools during the launch of a new school.
Inside Tanzania’s emerging 2-tier public school systemTanzania· 2026-05-27
Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa announced recently that the initial launch would begin with vulnerable groups whose premiums will be fully subsidised by the state.
Samia’s first 100 days: Progress, challenges and the road aheadTanzania· 2026-02-11
During a visit to Muhimbili National Hospital, the Minister for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, issued firm nationwide directives.
Samia ends withholding of dead bodies over unpaid billsTanzania· 2026-02-10
Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa launched a Sh18.7 billion PET CT scanner at Ocean Road Hospital.
Inside ORCI's evolution into a cancer treatment centreTanzania· 2026-02-09
The Minister of Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, officially launched the 'Talk to the Minister' system in Arusha.
Samia’s 100-day digital blitz: No more hiding for government officialsTanzania· 2026-02-04
Mr Mchengerwa is the Minister for Health who unveiled the digital platform for citizen engagement in the health sector.
Tanzania unveils digital platform for direct citizen–minister engagement in health sectorTanzania· 2026-01-26
Health Minister Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa announced the rollout of the Universal Health Insurance scheme.
Universal Health Insurance rolls out nationwide todayTanzania· 2026-01-26
Mr Mchengerwa has directed regional medical officers to step up surveillance, screening and follow-up of leprosy patients as Tanzania intensifies efforts to eliminate the disease by 2030.
Ministry of Health steps up efforts to end leprosy by 2030Tanzania· 2026-01-26
Mr. Mohamed Mchengerwa emphasized the need for local investments in pharmaceutical production during the forum.
Tanzania courts investors to bolster medicine productionTanzania· 2026-01-20
Health minister Mohamed Mchengerwa stated that the government has received instructions from the President to guide investors to Mloganzila.
Govt eyes global model for new Mloganzila health hubTanzania· 2025-12-24
Health minister Mohamed Mchengerwa has set in motion a bold industrial agenda to rebuild local pharmaceutical manufacturing.
New strategy targets local drug production to reduce importsTanzania· 2025-11-27
The new minister in the docket, Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa, will have to strengthen its supply chain.
Tough task awaits ministers | The CitizenTanzania· 2025-11-19
Mohamed Mchengerwa remains in cabinet taking up the post of health minister.
Tanzania’s poll unrest has 'stained' the country’s global image, President Samia Suluhu Hassan says
United Kingdom· 2025-11-18
PO-RALG Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa hailed President Hassan as an 'economic reformer.'
Hope for Rufiji as Samia pledges permanent solution to floods, economic revivalTanzania· 2025-10-21Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa is appreciated for trusting CRDB Bank Foundation to deliver loans in the model councils.
CRDB Foundation disburses Sh3bn in inclusive loans in DarTanzania· 2025-09-15
Mohamed Mchengerwa, the Minister of State in the Office of the President, inaugurated the market and emphasized its importance for job creation.
Undani soko la nyama choma la Kumbilamoto DarTanzania· 2025-07-07
Minister of State in the President’s Office Mohamed Mchengerwa said the initiative is part of a national programme to improve government office infrastructure.
Samia’s plan to transform Lake Zone economyTanzania· 2025-06-16
Mr Mchengerwa is the Minister of State in the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Governments who announced the dissolution of local government councils.
Tanzania announces date for dissolution of local government councilsTanzania· 2025-06-15Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa confirmed that the Form Five selection process was strictly merit-based and constrained by available slots.
Form Five selection: Tanzanian students locked into assigned schools amid capacity crunchTanzania· 2025-06-07
Local Government Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa was present at the high-level investment forum.
Arusha tipped to rival Kigali in conference tourismTanzania· 2025-05-04
Mohamed Mchengerwa is the Minister of State in the President’s Office who denied any misuse of funds.
Speaker refers Gambo, Mchengerwa to ethics committee over financial mismanagement claimsTanzania· 2025-04-23
Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa dismissed claims by Arusha Urban MP Mrisho Gambo as politically driven, denying any misuse of public funds.
MPs decry desk shortage in primary schoolsTanzania· 2025-04-23
Mohamed Mchengerwa is the Minister of Tamisemi who presented a budget request for Sh11.78 trillion.
Tamisemi kutekeleza mambo 14 bajeti 2025/26Tanzania· 2025-04-17Mr Mchengerwa requested Parliament to approve a total of Sh11.8 trillion for the ministry and its affiliated institutions.
PO-RALG’s priorities as budget increases to Sh11.8 trillionTanzania· 2025-04-16
Mohamed Mchengerwa has condemned the decision to permit vehicles on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes without his ministry’s authorisation.
Minister criticises move to allow vehicles on BRT lanesTanzania· 2025-03-21
