Enhancing Tanzania's Health Security and Biosurveillance Capabilities: The Role of Intelligence Agency TISS

July 11, 2024: Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan swearing in Suleiman Mombo as the Director General of the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Services (TISS).

Tanzania faces significant challenges in protecting public health and national security from biological threats, both natural and man-made. As the country's primary intelligence and security agency, the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service (TISS) has a crucial role to play in strengthening Tanzania's health security and biosurveillance systems. This article outlines key areas where TISS can contribute to improving Tanzania's capabilities to prevent, detect, and respond to biological threats.