The National Task Force for Accelerating Investment in Medical Products Manufacturing in Tanzania has expressed satisfaction with the progress of establishing medical products factories at the Mloganzila Industrial Park in Dar es Salaam. The task force, led by Minister for Health Mohamed Mchengerwa, visited the industrial park to assess investment progress and preparations for local medical products manufacturing. The visit aimed to evaluate the readiness of the park for production.
Minister Mchengerwa emphasized that Tanzania offers a reliable market for medical products, with significant opportunities across East and Southern African regions. He encouraged investors to take advantage of these opportunities by establishing and expanding manufacturing industries in the country. The minister's statement highlights the government's efforts to attract investors and promote domestic production of medical products.
Deputy Permanent Secretary for Pharmaceutical Industries Emmanuel Tayari reported that all plots within the industrial park had been allocated to investors, who had submitted their project implementation plans. Hongyu Company, with significant capacity to manufacture medical equipment, was finalizing construction of buildings to accommodate medical equipment manufacturing facilities in Tanzania. The company is expected to play a crucial role in the production of medical equipment.
The Mloganzila Industrial Park, located in Ubungo District, Dar es Salaam, was officially launched on May 8, 2026, covering approximately 450 acres. The park is part of the government's efforts to boost local production of medical products, reduce dependence on imports, and improve the availability of medical supplies in the country. The park's establishment is a strategic move to strengthen Tanzania's health sector.
The National Task Force for Accelerating Investment in Medical Products Manufacturing, comprising experts from the health, industry, and investment sectors, operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Health. The task force's mandate is to coordinate and accelerate investment in medical products manufacturing industries to promote domestic production and strengthen the country's health sector. The task force's efforts are crucial in achieving the government's goals.
Production of approximately 60 percent of medical equipment is expected to begin in May 2027. The commencement of production will mark a significant milestone in Tanzania's efforts to become self-sufficient in medical products manufacturing. The government is optimistic that the industrial park will contribute to the growth of the country's economy and improve the health sector.
The Mloganzila Industrial Park is expected to have a positive impact on Tanzania's economy and health sector. With the park's establishment, the country aims to reduce its reliance on imported medical products and increase the availability of medical supplies. The government's efforts to attract investors and promote domestic production are expected to yield positive results in the coming years.
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- 60 percent of medical equipment production to begin in May 2027 at Mloganzila Industrial Park.
