October 10, 2022
Tanzania: PS Wants Greater Public Awareness in Universal Health Insurance
PERMANENT Secretary (PS) for Health Ministry, Prof Abel Makubi, said accomplishing universal health insurance requires greater awareness to members of the public before the… Read more »
October 09, 2022
Tanzania: Take Precautions Against the Ebola, Warns Rukwa RC
RUKWA Regional Commissioner (RC) Ms Queen Sendiga has called on citizens in the region and all Tanzanians to continue taking all necessary precautions against the Ebola Viral… Read more »
October 08, 2022
Tanzania: New Survey to Paint HIV Prevalence in Isles
Zanzibar will have its latest statistics on HIV/Aids prevalence after the Isles launched the 2022/23 Tanzania HIV Impact Survey (THIS). Read more »
October 07, 2022
Tanzania: Aga Khan Hospital Raises Alarm Over NCDs Trend
The Aga Khan Hospital has raised a red flag over an appalling trend of the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) upon learning from patients seeking treatment at the hospital and its… Read more »
October 08, 2022
Tanzania: Bukoba Referral Hospital Gets CT Scan
Kagera Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Albert Chalamila has hailed President Samia Suluhu Hassan for endorsing the purchase of a CT-scan machine for Bukoba Regional Referral… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar on Track to Eliminate Malaria By 2027, Says Minister
ZANZIBAR is fully committed to work with development partners to make the Isles free from malaria by 2027, Health Minister Nassor Ahmed Mazrui, has vowed. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Tanzania: Chiku Eyes Uganda Open Amid Ebola Scare
As Uganda Ladies Golf Open tournament tees off at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort in Kigo, Uganda today, Chiku Elias is only Tanzanian envoy in the three-day tournament. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Tanzania: Pupils to Get Free Milk on World School Milk Day
THE Tanzania Dairy Board (TDB) has partnered with key local and international stakeholders in the milk sub-sector for supplying free drinking milk to at least 3000 pupils in… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt to Establish Disease Treatment Centre in Kagera
THE government is finalizing process to establish a Disease Treatment Centre (DTC) in Kagera region in efforts to control the frequent disease outbreaks in neighbouring countries. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Tanzania: Health, Trade Officers Urged to Observe Integrity, Professionalism
Health and Trade officers in Dar es Salaam have been urged to show integrity, honesty and professionalism in their day-to-day obligations of controlling the safety and quality of… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Tanzania: Girls to Raise Voices On Sanitary Pad Tax Policy
About 800 girls from six regions will raise their voices to call for change of sanitary pad tax policy, which hinders fully participation education and other economic activities… Read more »
October 02, 2022
Tanzania: 800 Employers, Health Association Leaders Benefit From Osha Training
THE Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) has trained over 800 employers and leaders of the Tanzania Union of Government and Health Employees (TUGHE). Read more »
September 29, 2022
Tanzania: Govt Intensifies Ebola Preparedness
AS Ebola outbreak continues in neighbouring Uganda, the government has resolved to heighten preparedness in each of Tanzania's regions. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Tanzania: Ebola Outbreak - Five Regions At Highest Risk in Tanzania Identified
The Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, the Elderly and Children has identified five regions at highest risk being affected by the outbreak of Ebola disease due to… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Ready for Universal Health Insurance
ZANZIBAR is almost ready for the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) that envisages guaranteeing quality medical services for all islanders irrespective of one's economic status. Read more »
September 26, 2022
Tanzania: 'Support Govt's Efforts in Delivering Quality Health Services'
DEPUTY Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Dr Seif Shekalaghe has implored development stakeholders in the country to continue supporting the government's efforts in delivering… Read more »
September 03, 2022
Tanzania: President Samia Directs Health Ministry to Assess Covid-19 Situation
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has instructed the Health Ministry to evaluate the situation of Covid-19 in the country in order to be in the position of advising the general public… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Tanzania: Bureau of Standards Trains Laboratory Experts in Lake Zone
STAFFS dealing with production and measurement in industries, institutions and hospitals laboratory experts from four Lake Zone regions have been equipped in metrology science to… Read more »
September 21, 2022
Tanzania: Tanzania On High Alert As Uganda Declares Ebola Outbreak
Ministry of Health has said Tanzania has not recorded any Ebola case so far but all necessary measures are in place to contain the killer disease. Read more »
September 20, 2022
Tanzania: Over 5000 Mwanza Residents Get TBs Education On Standards
MORE than 5,440 people from five districts of Mwanza region have been provided with education on various issues related to standards and procedures to be followed so as to secure… Read more »
September 18, 2022
Tanzania: Prof Janabi Named New Executive Director for Muhimbili National Hospital
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed Prof Mohammed Janabi as the new executive director for Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH). Read more »
September 17, 2022
Tanzania: New Drug to Treat Chronic TB for Six Months
Patients with Chronic Tuberculosis or Drug Resistant TB (DR- TB) can now be treated for six months only using a new drug known as BPal. Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Allays Fears Over Harmful Chemicals Used for Preserving Fish
The government has issued a bold stance over the much circulated news that some people were using chemicals for embalming dead bodies to preserve fish, insisting that all fish… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Tanzania: Covid-19 Jab Uptake Among People With Hearing-Impairment Increases
PEOPLE with hearing-impairment have been reached with education and sensitization on vaccination for protection against Covid-19 pandemic. Read more »
September 01, 2022
Tanzania: Health Ministry Unveils Plans to Rescue NHIF
The Ministry of Health is in the final stage of enacting an Inclusive Health Insurance Act to rescue the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). Read more »