TANZANIA VETERINARY
LABORATORY AGENCY (TVLA):
STRENGTHS AND EXPERIENCES
Dr Henry Budodi Magwisha
Veterinary Complex
131 Nelson Mandela Road
P O Box 9254
15487 DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
Website: www.tvla-tz.org; Email: info@tvla-tz.org;
Phone: +255 22 286 1152

INTRODUCTION
• TVLA was formed on 14th of July 2012 through
Executive Agency Act Cap 245 (RE 2009)
• Is lead by Chief Executive (CE) who is assisted by
three Directors namely
– Technology Development (DTD)
– Surveillance and Diagnostic Services (DSD)
– Business Development (DBD)
• Has 11 Centres, strategically located in the
country (See on the map on next slide)
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DISTRIBUTION OF TVLA CENTRES
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Vision
To be a leading Agency in Sub-Saharan Africa in provision
of quality veterinary diagnostic services, development
and production of biological and technological packages
by 2025
Mission
Develop and provide quality veterinary products,
technological packages and services to stakeholders
through cost effective diseases diagnosis, surveillance
and research to enhance sustainable livestock
productivity, food safety, security and the national
economy
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Mandates
1. To develop and market appropriate biological and
technological packages;
2. To Institutionalize management system and
strengthen institutional arrangement;
3. To strengthen Surveillance and diagnostic services;
4. To improve laboratory infrastructures and facilities;
5. To strengthen Financial and Human Resource
management systems;
6. To address crosscutting issues such as HIV/AIDS,
gender, environment, and good governance
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TVLA- Strengths and
experiences
No ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 TVLA Centres (11) Wider reach
2 Diagnosis All VBD
3 Knowledge and Skills Competent staff
4 Vaccine Production Present (TVI)
5 Past Experience ECF vaccine (ITM)
6 ITM Pharmaco vigilance Research
7 Vaccine Efficacy (M&E) Pre-& post analysis
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CVL-building since 1958
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Some pieces of laboratory equipment
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Gracie
Danke
Asanteni kwa kunisikiliza
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