Chief Chemist Reports 21% Increase in Sample Analysis
The Chief Chemist’s Lab reports a 21% rise in analyzed samples, enhancing public health, safety, and forensic investigations.
Chief Chemist Reports 21% Surge in Sample Analysis
DODOMA: The Chief Government Chemist, Dr. Fedelice Mafumiko, has announced a significant rise in the number of samples analyzed by the Chief Chemist’s Laboratory, marking a 21% increase from 155,817 in the 2021/2022 financial year to 188,362 in 2023/2024.
Addressing reporters in Dodoma today, Dr. Mafumiko attributed this growth to enhanced collaboration with key government agencies, including the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), the Tanzania Police Force, the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), and the National Environment Management Council (NEMC). He also pointed to a heightened public awareness of the vital role scientific investigations play in various sectors.
Dr. Mafumiko emphasized that these advancements have significantly improved the efficiency of forensic analyses, leading to the timely release of investigation results. This, in turn, has strengthened public health safeguards, ensured product safety, and reinforced environmental protection efforts.
Furthermore, he highlighted the laboratory’s critical role in supporting criminal justice, detecting toxic substances in patients, and aiding in the identification of disaster victims. Additionally, he noted that forensic science has played a key role in verifying the safety of industrial products, food, and pharmaceuticals, thereby fostering a healthier and more secure society.
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