The Signing for the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Projects (GGP) in October 2026 (Tabora Municipality, Tabora Region; Ubungo Municipality, Dar es Salaam Region)
2026/11/5
On 27th October 2026, the Government of Japan, through the GGP scheme, agreed to extend a grant aid of up to USD 231,235 (approximately TZS 592 million) for two projects in Tanzania.
At the ceremony, Ambassador MIKAMI stated that this assistance would further strengthen the friendship between Japan and Tanzania, which has spanned more than 60 years. Hon. Angellah Jasmine Mbelwa Kairuki, Minister for Communication and Information Technology and a great friend of Japan, referred to the Japanese concept of “OMOTENASHI”, which values heartfelt hospitality, and expressed her deep appreciation for Japan’s warm hospitality and its support for the two projects.
(1) The Project for the Installation of Medical Equipment for Neonatal and Perinatal Care in Three Wards of Tabora Municipality, Tabora Region: up to USD 111,758
At the ceremony, Ambassador MIKAMI stated that this assistance would further strengthen the friendship between Japan and Tanzania, which has spanned more than 60 years. Hon. Angellah Jasmine Mbelwa Kairuki, Minister for Communication and Information Technology and a great friend of Japan, referred to the Japanese concept of “OMOTENASHI”, which values heartfelt hospitality, and expressed her deep appreciation for Japan’s warm hospitality and its support for the two projects.
(1) The Project for the Installation of Medical Equipment for Neonatal and Perinatal Care in Three Wards of Tabora Municipality, Tabora Region: up to USD 111,758
Currently, three healthcare facilities in Tabora Municipality, Tabora Region face shortages of essential medical equipment required for neonatal and perinatal healthcare services. As a result, mothers and newborns experiencing complications during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period have limited access to timely and appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
To address these challenges, the Catholic Archdiocese of Tabora proposed the installation of medical equipment for neonatal and perinatal care, and the Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid to improve maternal and newborn healthcare services in Tabora Municipality.
(2) The Project for the Construction of Gogoni Dispensary in Ubungo Municipality, Dar es Salaam Region: up to USD 119,477
To address these challenges, the Catholic Archdiocese of Tabora proposed the installation of medical equipment for neonatal and perinatal care, and the Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid to improve maternal and newborn healthcare services in Tabora Municipality.
(2) The Project for the Construction of Gogoni Dispensary in Ubungo Municipality, Dar es Salaam Region: up to USD 119,477
Currently, residents in Gogoni and the surrounding areas have limited access to basic healthcare services, with the nearest dispensary approximately 20 km from the project site. This is particularly challenging for pregnant women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
To address these challenges, Ubungo Municipal Council proposed the construction of Gogoni Dispensary, and the Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid to improve access to basic healthcare services in Gogoni and the surrounding areas.
Note: Please click on the link below for further GGP information.
https://www.tz.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/kusanone.html
To address these challenges, Ubungo Municipal Council proposed the construction of Gogoni Dispensary, and the Government of Japan has decided to provide grant aid to improve access to basic healthcare services in Gogoni and the surrounding areas.
Note: Please click on the link below for further GGP information.
https://www.tz.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/kusanone.html