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About Taho Organization

Who are we?

The Tanzania Animal Health Organization (TAHO) is dedicated to promoting animal health and welfare to support the growth of Tanzania’s livestock sector, which plays a key role in the national economy. TAHO addresses critical challenges like disease control, breed improvement, and stakeholder coordination by working closely with the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF). Through these efforts, TAHO aims to raise the livestock sector's contribution to the national GDP from 7% to 9% within three years.

Organization Mission

Organization Vision

Organization Goal

Organization Objective

Organization Mission

1. Increase livestock stakeholders' awareness of all matters related to good animal health and welfare practices. 2. Coordinate Public and Private Animal Health Practitioners through a public and private partnership (PPP) approach. 3. Promoting One Health (OH) interventions aimed to protect the health of livestock, wild animals, and humans and take care of the environment.

Organization Vision

To become the leading animal health organization that aimed at contributing its expertise in developing the livestock sector for improved livelihoods of Tanzanians in the country and beyond.

Organization Goal

To serve as an umbrella for coordinating private animal health and welfare service providers and related platforms.

Organization Objective

1. Promote the health and welfare of animals in Tanzania. 2. Facilitate the availability of quality veterinary vaccines and medicines in Tanzania. 3. Serve as a platform representing private animal health professionals in different livestock sectors and related platforms. 4. Improve disease control measures such as vaccination 5. Facilitate collaboration among organizations involved in animal health and welfare. 6. Collaborate with the government in animal health delivery for improved animal welfare and productivity to increase the GDP contribution of the livestock sector in Tanzania to more than 7.1%. 7. Collect and report evidence-based animal health information to the government and its development partners. 8. Conduct research and report findings related to animal health. 9. Provide animal health and welfare education to the public. 10. Advocate for policies that protect animal welfare 11. Liaise with the government as well as the local and international partners in building a continuous professional development of veterinarians and para-veterinarians in the country

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What do we do?

We, the members of TAHO, unite to promote animal health and welfare. The livestock sector in Tanzania significantly contributes to the national economic growth, given the country's substantial population of domesticated animals. However, the sector faces various challenges that hinder its ability to achieve its full potential. These challenges include:

1. Disease control: Effective management and prevention of livestock diseases remain a critical issue, affecting productivity and the overall health of the livestock population.

2. Breed improvement: Maintaining and enhancing the quality of livestock breeds is essential for improved production efficiency. Yet, this requires concerted efforts in genetic improvement and breed selection in the wake of animal health and welfare services.

3. Nutrition: Providing adequate and balanced nutrition is crucial for high meat, milk, and other livestock product yields. However, gaps in knowledge and resources need to be addressed.

4. Coordination among stakeholders: The livestock sector involves multiple stakeholders, including farmers, government agencies, and private enterprises. Proper coordination and collaboration among these parties are vital for the sector's development.

TAHO aims to address these challenges by collaborating with the efforts of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (MLF) to develop the livestock sector. By leveraging the existing gaps, TAHO seeks to enhance the sector's contribution to national GDP from 7% to 9% within 3 years.

Partnership

We work together with ..!

Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries

Veterinary Council of Tanzania

World Organization for Animal Health

Sokoine University of Agriculture

FAO

Message

Dr. Daniel Dulla

Chairperson

Welcome to the Tanzania Animal Health Organization (TAHO), where we are steadfastly committed to enhancing animal health, welfare, and the sustainable growth of Tanzania's livestock sector. Our vision is to be a leading voice and resource in animal health, actively contributing to Tanzanians' livelihoods and preserving our environment through innovative practices and collaboration.

At TAHO, we understand the significant role of livestock in Tanzania’s economy and the various challenges that affect its potential, including disease control, breed improvement, and stakeholder coordination. With a mission rooted in education, advocacy, and partnership, we aim to empower stakeholders across the public and private sectors. Our One Health approach ensures that our work in animal health resonates with public health, environmental sustainability, and community well-being.

Through robust partnerships, policy advocacy, and a commitment to research, we strive to improve disease control, advocate for quality veterinary resources, and champion policies that protect animal welfare. TAHO is not just an organization but a movement to create an interconnected system where animal health, human health, and environmental integrity thrive together. Join us on this journey to advance animal health and, in turn, improve the lives of all Tanzanians.