Health Administration
Purpose of the policy: To promote inclusivity, transparency, accountability, community involvement and participation in decision-making on health issues at all levels.
The provision of health care
Policy Objective: To improve referral systems within health settings at every level including the private health sector [participation in universal access to comprehensive care, treatment and prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases in a coordinated, effective, equal and respectful.
Social Services
Purpose of the policy: To improve the integration and management of social services among different actors at each level.
Human Resources for Health
Purpose of policy: To increase the number of skilled workers and, at all levels of the health care system.
Infrastructure
Policy Objectives: To develop and adhere to an infrastructure development program that promotes equity and sustainability in maintenance and rehabilitation services. – Improve transport and communication network within the MOH
Essential medicines, medical and non-medical equipment
Policy Objectives: To increase access to quality medicines, medical and non-medical equipment and to promote reasonable use of all levels of health care – Promoting best practice in traditional and alternative medicine
Health’s law and regulations
Purpose of the policy: To promote the application of health laws, rules and standards of conduct in health-related matters.
Health Information
Policy Purpose: To promote the establishment of a Health Information Management system that will promote evidence-based decisions.
Creativity and research
Purpose of the policy: To promote research activities in the ministry.
Health Funding
Purpose of the policy: To maximize financial resources by adopting a variety of health and financing options that are consistent and sustainable.
Cross – cutting theme
Policy objectives: To promote the use of gender and human rights approaches in the health care system. Improve the environmental management and management of health care waste in health centers and other public and private areas.
Vision
Access to reliable health services for all Zanzibar and equality.
Mission
Provide strategic leadership of the Ministry of Health in Zanzibar which will ensure that all Zanzibaris protect their right to quality and equitable health care services.
