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· Tanzania has fast-tracked its medical oxygen production and as a part of that, will be installing oxygen production plants in its biggest national hospitals to serve intensive care ward patients, including those infected with Covid-19
· To begin with, seven referral hospitals, which are part of a World Bank-backed project, will have these facilities
· President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reviewed the controversial stances of her predecessor and formed a committee to research whether Tanzania should follow the course taken by the rest of the world against the pandemic
Tanzania has fast-tracked its medical oxygen production and as a part of that, will be installing oxygen production plants in its biggest national hospitals to serve intensive care ward patients, including those infected with Covid-19. To begin with, seven referral hospitals, which are part of a World Bank-backed project, will have these facilities.
Demand for medical oxygen had increased considerably following the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country and particularly after the sad demise of former President John Magufuli, who was known for his skepticism for medication against the pandemic. He told the people to pray at churches and mosques to protect them against the pandemic., alluding that the pandemic was the result of sins committed by people.
The present incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reviewed the controversial stances of her predecessor. She formed a committee to research whether Tanzania should follow the course taken by the rest of the world against the pandemic. While the committee is still to come out with a report, the president exhorted the people to follow the public health guidelines for Covid-19 prevention advised globally, namely mask wearing and washing hands. She called on religious leaders to help educate the public on these scientific aspects. .
