Seif Shekalaghe
TanzaniapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Seif Shekalaghe serves as the Permanent Secretary of the Tanzanian Ministry of Health, where he plays a crucial role in addressing health issues affecting millions of women and girls in the country. He highlighted the financial burden of menstrual products and the necessity for accurate information and proper hygiene services for menstruating individuals.
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr Seif Shekalaghe.
Tanzania declares Ebola free status as Government tightens border surveillanceTanzania· 2026-06-19
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Dr Seif Shekalaghe, told the briefing that Tanzania is repositioning its health sector from import dependency to export leadership.
How Samia’s strategic shuttling is rewriting Tanzania’s economic futureTanzania· 2026-02-16
Dr Seif Shekalaghe announced that a Digital Health Strategy 2025–2030 is being prepared.
Tanzania Health Summit becomes key platform for healthcare innovationTanzania· 2025-10-04
Dr Seif Shekalaghe, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, acknowledged the shortage of paediatricians but mentioned that efforts are underway to address the imbalance.
Experts call for improved neonatal care to cut infant mortality in TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-07-26
Dr Seif Shekalaghe, the Health Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, underscored the need for accurate information and proper hygiene services.
Tanzania’s new menstrual hygiene guidelines bring hope for schoolgirlsTanzania· 2025-05-29
