Zanzibar's Minister for Health, Nassor Ahmed Mazrui, has called on ministry leaders and officials to strengthen collaboration and accountability in carrying out their duties. This call was made during a working session with Ministry of Health leaders, which included presentations on progress made by various departments and units. The meeting aimed to give officials a clearer understanding of the ministry's performance and priorities to improve efficiency in implementing its programmes.
Mazrui emphasized that the government has invested heavily in the health sector, and the next priority is to ensure these investments translate into tangible benefits for citizens. He stressed the importance of access to quality, appropriate, and timely healthcare services. The minister warned that he would not tolerate negligence or any conduct that undermines the performance of the health sector and compromises service delivery.
Mazrui urged officials to discharge their responsibilities professionally, with integrity, and in the best interests of the public. He also called on all officials to prioritize efforts to reduce maternal and child deaths, describing the issue as a key government priority. This requires close cooperation and decisive action to achieve a significant reduction in fatalities.
Deputy Minister of Health Hassan Khamis Hafidh also addressed the meeting, urging ministry officials to abandon routine approaches to their work. Instead, he encouraged them to embrace innovation, accountability, and faster implementation of their responsibilities to match the level of government investment in the health sector.
Hafidh noted that many of the challenges that previously affected the sector have been addressed, leaving no justification for officials to continue working in the same way as before. He called on them to intensify efforts to resolve the remaining challenges and further improve healthcare services.
The meeting forms part of efforts to familiarize ministry leaders with the progress, challenges, and priorities of the Ministry of Health. There is a strong emphasis on strengthening accountability among officials and improving healthcare delivery for the people of Zanzibar. This move is expected to enhance the overall performance of the health sector.
The Ministry of Health is working to improve efficiency in implementing its programmes, with a focus on tangible benefits for citizens. The government's investment in the health sector is expected to yield positive results, with officials working to ensure that healthcare services are accessible, quality, and timely.
Key points
- Zanzibar's Health Minister Nassor Ahmed Mazrui emphasizes the importance of professionalism and accountability in managing the country's healthcare service.
- The government has invested heavily in the health sector, with a focus on improving healthcare services and reducing maternal and child deaths.
- Officials are urged to prioritize innovation, accountability, and faster implementation of their responsibilities to match the level of government investment in the health sector.
