DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday was honored with the Global Goalkeepers Award by the Gates Foundation for her outstanding leadership in advancing the country's public health and social development, according to a statement issued by the Directorate of Presidential Communications at the State House.

Hassan became the first African leader to receive this distinguished award.

The award was presented to President Hassan by Anita Zaidi, the president of the gender equality division at the Gates Foundation, in the port city of Dar es Salaam.

Hassan said the award was a recognition of the collective leadership and commitment of the Tanzanian people who work tirelessly to improve the lives of women and children. She noted that reducing maternal, newborn child and adolescent mortality and improving nutrition have always been at the core of the national development agenda.

"Tanzania is one of those countries on track to achieving Sustainable Development Goals that have to do with the health and well-being of all its citizens. And you can see the fruit of that promise with the fact that more pregnant women now live to be mothers of their children," said Zaidi.

She added that seeing more and more children live to their 5th birthday in Tanzania was encouraging.

The Global Goalkeepers Award is bestowed upon global leaders who drive significant positive change through innovation, collaboration, and exemplary governance. Enditem

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