Dar es Salaam. Traditional medicine remains a cornerstone of healthcare in Tanzania, with the 2024 Performance Audit Report on the Regulation of Traditional and Alternative Medicine estimating that between 60 and 80 percent of the population relies on it for primary healthcare needs.
In Dar es Salaam, the sector has expanded rapidly, particularly in areas such as Kariakoo, Mbagala, Buguruni and Manzese, which have evolved into major commercial hubs for the sale and distribution of traditional remedies.
