“Health service environments—whether treatment camps, dispensaries, health centers, or even hospitals—are not places for people to visit frequently. In most cases, we health service providers do not advise bringing young children who are in good health into these environments…”
These remarks were given at the Office of the Regional Commissioner of Mara February 20, 2026, in the Health Department, by Mr. Stanley Kajuna, the Chief Nursing Officer of the Mara Region.
“Infectious diseases can spread from a patient to another nearby person, whether an ordinary individual or even a healthcare provider. In some cases, infections can also spread from healthcare service environments to other people. That is why we healthcare providers take strong precautions against various infections, including using special protective equipment and, at times, receiving specific vaccinations. We therefore emphasize timely vaccination for healthcare providers to ensure their safety at work. Here in the Mara Region, we are doing well because all our healthcare providers—whether in public or private institutions—receive these vaccinations on time, and this is something we advise should be observed nationwide.”
Mr. Kajuna added that in African traditions there is a significant cultural practice of solidarity with loved ones during times of hardship, such as illness. An entire family may go to the hospital to visit a patient; sometimes, if the patient is unable to eat, relatives may sit and eat alongside them as a gesture of encouragement and emotional support.
“This is a good practice and a strong expression of love. However, given the current situation regarding diseases, we advise our communities to avoid such practices when they are in healthcare service areas.”
As the Chief Nursing Officer of the Mara Region spoke, he was referring to two books from the Ministry of Health: Standard Operating Procedures for Infection Prevention and Control in Tanzania and National Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Health Services in Tanzania.
Meanwhile, at the Office of the Regional Commissioner of Mara, various services continued as citizens arrived to meet different leaders, especially the Regional Commissioner of Mara, Colonel Evans Alfred Mtambi. Many names were recorded in the visitors’ book at this public office. Among those who met Colonel Mtambi were Ms. Elizabeth Mwaka from Musoma Municipality, who arrived at exactly 9:00 a.m., and Aruko Mcharo from Tarime, who arrived at 11:46 a.m.
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At the time, the weather in the town of Musoma was 24 degrees Celsius, with humidity at zero percent, a 65 percent chance of rain, and winds blowing at 10 kilometers per hour.
Mwanakwetu, are you there?
Remember:
“We Do Not Advise Bringing Children to Health Facilities When They Are Healthy.”
I wish you a pleasant day.
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