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In a period of 16 years, The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF) has sustained its complementary efforts in ensuring the health and well-being of society, particularly the underserved is achieved. As burgeoning our milestone in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar, The Foundation held its annual partners meeting in appreciation of the support and cooperation from the Government, Development Partners and other Stakeholders.  This meeting was held on 1st November 2022, at BMF offices at...

One out of eight people have symptoms associated with mental health. Based on these global statistics it is estimated that 7Milion people in Tanzania have been impacted by Mental Health Challenges. This was said recently by the Minister of Health Hon. Ummy Mwalimu at the first Mental Health Symposium to be held in Tanzania in Dar es Salaam. To mark World Mental Health Day. This event was organized by the Ministry of Health and co-sponsored by different partners including Mkapa...

Makerere Celebrates 100 years – Honors Mkapa Legacy Benjamin Mkapa Foundation participated in the Makerere University celebration to mark its 100 years.  The event was co-hosted with the University of Dar es Salaam as part of the Two Institutions’ Academic Partnership in Research Programs and to Honor Mkapa’s Legacy.  H.E. late Benjamin William Mkapa an Alumni of Makerere University graduated from the University in 1956.  The event was graced by the Vice Chancellor of the University of...

UNFPA na Taasisi ya Mkapa (BMF) zakabidhi jengo hospitali ya Amana, yatoa vifaa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Idadi ya Watu duniani (UNFPA) limekabidhi jengo la wodi ya mama na watoto kwa Hospitali ya Rufaa ya Mkoa ya Amana pamoja na vifaa tiba mbalimbali vitakavyotumika katika hospitali hiyo. UNFPA kwa kushirikiana na Taasisi ya Benjamin Mkapa (BMF) walikuwa wakishirikiana katika kutekeleza mradi wa “Tokomeza Uviko-19” hasa kwa mama wajawazito kwa kuwapatia huduma bora za afya....

THE FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF ZANZIBAR, IN THE COMMEMORATION OF MKAPA LEGACY SYMPOSIUM ON 13TH JULY, 2022 AT GOLDEN TULIP HOTEL, ZANZIBAR. ● Hon. Hon. Zubeir Ali Maulid (MP), Speaker of the House of Representatives, Zanzibar. ● Hon. Ministers● Hon. Members of Diplomatic Corps ● Permanent secretaries● Civil Society Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations● Distinguished Guests,● Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning to you all! It is my pleasure and great honour to address this august...

Hotuba ya Mheshimiwa Samia Suluhu Hassan, Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, katika kongamano la pili la kumuenzi Hayati Mheshimiwa Benjamin William Mkapa, Rais wa Tatu wa Jamhuri Yya Muungano wa Tanzania, Tarehe 14 Julai, 2022, Golden Tulip Airport Hotel, Zanzibar Mheshimiwa Phillip Isdor Mpango, Makamu wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano waTanzania Mheshimiwa Dkt. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi; Mheshimiwa Othman Masoud, Makamu wa kwanza wa...

Mzee wa Atikali Saturday, July 23, 2022 “I had an opportunity of knowing H.E Mr. Benjamin William Mkapa, the late President of Tanzania. He was an exceptional man. The History of this country cannot be written without a Golden Chapter of the late former President Mkapa….”. President SAMIA S.H, July 14, 2021. 1. Introduction Today, July 23, 2022, marks the second anniversary of the passing on of former President Benjamin William Mkapa who served as the Third President of the...