Tanzania bolsters disaster preparedness with strategic measures

20/8/2025 7:35

Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa on Tuesday announced five major initiatives aimed at enhancing the country's capacity to respond to natural and human-made disasters, underscoring the government's commitment to protecting lives and property.



Speaking at an event marking World Humanitarian Day in the national capital of Dodoma, Majaliwa said the actions are part of ongoing efforts by the government to strengthen disaster management nationwide.



The measures include the allocation of funds to rebuild damaged infrastructure and homes, the distribution of emergency relief supplies, the establishment of a national situation room, and efforts to professionalize humanitarian response.