MEMBERS OF THE VETERINARY COUNCIL OF TANZANIA
The Veterinary Council of Tanzania operates under the Veterinary Act and
is composed of nine (9) members who are appointed by the Minister
responsible for Livestock Development as follows:
(a) The Chairman who shall be a Veterinarian of outstanding experience in
Veterinary matters;
(b) Two representatives from veterinary department;
(c) A representative from faculties of Veterinary Medicine who is a
registered Veterinarian nominated by Dean;
(d) A representative of registered private veterinarians who shall be
nominated from amongst registered veterinarians in private practice;
(e) A representative of the Tanzania Veterinary Association;
(f) A representative of paraprofessionals nominated from amongst
themselves;
(g) A registered Veterinarian who is a representative of the veterinary
Pharmaceutical industry; and
(h) A senior legal officer employed in the Attorney-General's Chambers to
be nominated by the Attorney-General.
Current members are:
 Prof. D.M. Kambarage (Chairperson and Professor of Veterinary
Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture).
 Dr H. Mbwille (Vice chairperson and private practicing veterinarian
representing veterinary pharmaceutical companies)
 Dr Y. Sinare (member, a private practicing veterinarian representing
private practitioners)
 Dr F. Akarro (member, a private practicing veterinarian representing
Tanzania Veterinary Association)
 Prof M. Mgasa (member, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine
University of Agriculture).
 Mr. J. Mallaba (member, a State Attorney from the Attorney General
Chambers).
 Dr J. Mollel (member Acting Director of Veterinary Services)
 Dr A. Hyaighaimo (member District Veterinary
representing the Veterinary Department)
Officer,
Mvomero
 Mr J. Chiwaligo (member, a representative of Paraprofessionals)
The present members will hold office for a term of three years and will be
eligible for reappointment for another term. The Chairperson of the Council
will hold office for four years and will be eligible for reappointment for one
succession term.