The Tanzania Medical Distribution (MSD) has entered into an agreement with the Tanzania Police Force aimed at strengthening the protection and security of health products distributed by MSD in the country. The agreement also aims to fully manage the health product transportation system and thus make it safe and ensure that health products reach health care facilities safely.

Speaking at the signing ceremony of the agreement, the Commissioner for Operations and Training of the Police Force, Awadhi Juma Haji, said that this agreement is an important step in strengthening the management of the transportation of health products, but also closing loopholes for damage and theft of property. “This is a big step and we as the police force will ensure that this work is carried out fully because the products distributed by MSD are government property and the main beneficiary is the citizen so they should be fully protected added Mr. Haji”.

The Director General of MSD Mr. Mavere Tukai said that due to the growth and expansion of MSD's responsibilities, there is a need to strengthen relations with the police force in the various responsibilities carried out by MSD."We hope that this collaboration between the Police Force and MSD will go a long way in controlling all loopholes in the loss of health products and ensuring the safety of medicines needed for the health of Tanzanians."