Saada Mkuya Salum
TanzaniapoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Saada Mkuya Salum is Zanzibar’s Minister of State in the President’s Office for Finance and Planning. She has been a vocal advocate for the potential of social security funds to drive economic growth through strategic investments in infrastructure and programs aimed at improving living standards. Her recent contributions at the 14th International Conference of Social Security Policy Makers in Africa highlighted the importance of social security systems in fostering inclusive development across the continent.
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Dr Saada Mkuya Salum was quoted as questioning the use of Zanzibar health insurance cards by non-residents.
How Zanzibar Vice President Hemed calmed union controversyTanzania· 2026-06-24
Dr Saada Mkuya Salum alleged that Zanzibar provides free medical services to non-Zanzibaris.
Zanzibar gains most from union, youth aren't taking jobs, lawmakers tell criticsTanzania· 2026-06-19
Acting Zanzibar Minister for Health Dr Saada Mkuya Salum questioned the increasing number of non-Zanzibaris accessing treatment through the Matibabu Card programme.
Mainland, Zanzibar residents can use health insurance cards across Union, says PMTanzania· 2026-06-19
Zanzibar’s Acting Health Minister, Dr Saada Mkuya Salum, said access to essential medicines, including insulin, is a fundamental human right.
Tanzania battles soaring diabetes, limited insulin supplyTanzania· 2026-02-03
The Minister of State in the President’s Office (Finance and Planning), Dr Saada Mkuya Salum, commended Dr Mwinyi for steering significant financial and economic reforms over his five-year leadership term.
Mwinyi: Zanzibar’s financial reforms driving inclusive, sustainable growthTanzania· 2025-10-21
Minister of State in the President’s Office (Finance and Planning), Dr Saada Mkuya Salum, praised President Mwinyi for steering bold and innovative reforms.
Mwinyi: Zanzibar Sukuk boost investor confidence, unlocks new opportunitiesTanzania· 2025-10-20Dr. Saada Mkuya Salum is the Minister of State in the President’s Office for Finance and Planning in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar government receives Sh10 billion dividend from PBZTanzania· 2025-08-26
Dr Saada Mkuya Salum underscored the potential of social security funds to contribute to economic growth.
Zanzibar VP calls for unity among Africa’s social security fundsTanzania· 2025-07-11
