TMDA Western Zone Office was established in October, 2015.

Regions served: Tabora, Kigoma and Katavi

Districts served: Tabora,Nzega, Uyui, Igunga, Sikonge, Urambo na Kaliua Mkoa wa Tabora- Kigoma ni Wilaya za Kigoma, Uvinza, Buhigwe, Kasulu, Kibondo na Kakonko, Mkoa wa Katavi ni Mpanda, Tanganyika na Mlele

Authorized ports of entry:

• Manyovu
• Kigoma sea port
• Mabama
• Ikola sea port
• Kalema sea port

Services Provided:

1. Inspection of Regulated Products, respective premises and Ports of Entry;
2. Issuing of Business Permits; Click here
3. Issuing of import and export permits; Click here
4. Post marketing surveillance;
5. Handling customer complaints and feedback; Click here
6. Whistleblower concerns Click here
7. Premises registration; Click here
8. Coordination and Supervision of implementation of the delegated functions by Local Government Authorities;
9. Providing Public Education on the responsibilities and functions of the Authority;
10. Taking necessary regulatory actions to ensure quality, safety and efficacy of medicines, medical devices and diagnostics.
11. Laboratory analysis of medicinal product samples by using mini labs;
    1. Tabora Regional Referral Hospital
    2. Kigoma Regional Referral Hospital
    3. Katavi Regional Referral Hospital