THE Workers Compensation Fund (WCF) has been commended for abiding by international standards in provision of its services.

Mary Maganga, Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and People with Disabilities), gave the commendation yesterday, saying the services meet the criteria of the International Organization for Standards, namely risk management, internet services, scientific evaluation of data, insurance and data bank.

She asked the fund to ensure that it completes the process of obtaining certification of the international organization for standardization (ISO) to continue providing quality services and improve performance.

She made the remarks when she visited the WCF head office in Dodoma as part of her visit to institutions under her office.

Maganga said the fund has been performing its duties well, including paying compensation to employees who suffer occupational injuries or contract occupational diseases arising out of and in the course of their employment and in case of death, for their dependents.

"WCF is very important in our workplaces because it is an indicator that the government recognizes and appreciates workers in the country," she said.

Dr John Mduma, WCF Director General, assured the PS that the fund will complete the process of obtaining ISO certification, adding that they have already received an international award for providing internet services and the International Labour Organization (ILO) has recognized its guidelines that it uses to assess disability levels.

He said assessment of vitality and sustainability of WCF carried out by ILO which showed that the fund has sustainability for a period of 30 years starting from the assessment year of 2022/2023.