African Studies Review (Broad Interdisciplinary)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)

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Health Systems Resilience in Tanzanian Epidemics Response: Lessons from Africa,

Chang’ol Kibwana, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro Kamwanga Njukiya, Department of Advanced Studies, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) Musili Wabenga, Department of Research, State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) Mbalu Miti, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18753100
Published: July 21, 2002

Abstract

This study examines health systems resilience in Tanzania during epidemics from to , focusing on learning experiences for future preparedness. A qualitative approach was employed to analyse policy documents, interviews with stakeholders, and case studies from Tanzania during the specified period. Findings indicate that despite challenges, there were significant improvements in coordination between healthcare sectors in responding to epidemics. The study concludes that enhanced inter-sectoral collaboration is crucial for improving health systems resilience in epidemic response. Recommendations include strengthening cross-sectoral communication and resource allocation strategies to improve epidemic preparedness.

How to Cite

Chang’ol Kibwana, Kamwanga Njukiya, Musili Wabenga, Mbalu Miti (2002). Health Systems Resilience in Tanzanian Epidemics Response: Lessons from Africa,. African Studies Review (Broad Interdisciplinary), Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18753100

Keywords

African geographypublic health systemsresilience theorypolicy analysisepidemic preparednesscase study methodologycommunity engagement

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