Tanzanian PM Mwigulu Nchemba arrives in Rome for One Health summit

Tanzanian Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has arrived in Rome, Italy, to represent President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the International One Health and Food and Agriculture Systems Conference. The three-day event is scheduled to take place from September 21–23, 2026, at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters.

The conference focuses on the ‘One Health’ concept, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, plant, and environmental health to ensure sustainable food and agricultural systems. Key discussion topics include integrating One Health into policy and investment, strengthening cross-sectoral cooperation between agriculture, environment, health, and finance, and promoting innovation and local knowledge to improve risk prevention and resource management.

The summit is expected to include various global leaders, including several presidents and dozens of ministers, alongside representatives from international institutions, the private sector, and research organizations.