Southern Highlands Zone
Ms. Anitha Mshighati Manager, Southern Highlands Zone
Ms. Anitha Swai Mshighati is a Senior Pharmacist, holding a Master’s Degree in Science of Pharmaceuticals from Semmelweis University of Medicines of Budapest, Hungary. She also acquired a Master’s Degree in Science in Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science from the University of Purdue, USA.
Read MoreMs. Anitha has 3 years’ experience of working as Community Pharmacist before joining TMDA in 2004 as a Drug Inspector. Since then, she has attained different responsibilities until 2019 when she was appointed as Manager of Southern Highlands Zone. She has a vast experience in medicines control inspection and enforcement activities including import and export control and GMP inspection. She has attended several further trainings including UNCTAD Port Management training and Industrial Pharmacy Advanced Training from Kilimanjaro School of Pharmacy in collaboration with Purdue University, USA.
CloseAbout Southern Highlands Zone
TMDA Southern Highlands Zone office was established in 2007.
Regions Served

- Mbeya
- Njombe
- Rukwa
- Songwe
Services Provide

1. | Inspection of Regulated Products, Respective premises and Ports of Entry; |
2. | Issuing of Business Permits; |
3. | Issuing of import and export permits; |
4. | Post marketing surveillance; |
5. | Handling customer ; complaints and feedback |
6. | Premises registration; |
7. | Conducting ADR training to healthcare personnel |
8. | Supervision of unfit products’ disposal |
9. | Management and control of controlled drugs |
10. | Receipt of samples for registration |
11. | Conducting meeting with stakeholders |
12. | Whistleblower concerns |
13. | Coordination and Supervision of implementation of the delegated functions by Local Government Authorities; |
14. | Provide Public Education on the responsibilities and functions of the Authority; |
15. | Taking necessary regulatory action to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of medicines, medical devices and In Vitro diagnostics. |
16. | Laboratory analysis of medicinal product samples by using Mini Labs
Kits;
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17. | Pharmacovigilance centres located in the following hospitals;
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List of Registered Premises

Contact Info
NHIF Tower, 3rd Floor,
P. O BOX 6171,
Mbeya, Tanzania
Telephone: +255 25 250 4425 Toll Free: 0800110084
Email: info.mbeya@tmda.go.tz