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"Women can now give up contraceptive methods," Magufuli said.
"Those who go for family planning are lazy … they are afraid of not being able to feed their children.They do not want to work hard to feed a large family and that is why they opt for a contraceptive method or only two children, "he said Sunday at a public rally.
Magufuli urged citizens to continue breeding as the government invested in maternal health and opened new district hospitals.
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) representative for Tanzania Jacqueline Mahon was present when Magufuli commented, reports said.
CNN contacted UNFPA for comments, but did not receive an immediate response.
"I have traveled to Europe and I have seen the effects of birth control.In some countries, they are currently struggling with a declining population.They do not have hand-d & # 39; Work, "he said.
"You have cattle, you are big farmers, you can feed your children, why do you have birth control?" He asked. "It's my opinion, I see no reason to control births in Tanzania," said Magufuli, who has two children.
Opposition MP Cecil Mwambe criticized the president's remarks, saying they were opposed to the country's health policy.
"With the powers conferred on me by the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania, I now forbid all deputies to have false eyelashes and false nails," said Job Ndugai, one day after Magufuli's comments.
The new rules also prohibit women parliamentarians from wearing short dresses and jeans. Women visiting parliament must also adhere to the dress code.
