WHO welcomes Dr Alex Gasasira as new Tanzania representative, pledges stronger health partnership

The newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Tanzania, Dr Alex Ntale Gasasira (left), presents his credentials to the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Mr Cosato Chumi, during a ceremony held earlier today.

What you need to know:

  • Commending Tanzania’s steady progress across multiple sectors, particularly in health, Dr Gasasira reaffirmed WHO’s commitment to supporting the government in advancing national health priorities and achieving the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).