Africa: 'Good Health Data Crucial for AU Member States'

NAIROBI, Kenya: GOOD data and reliable health statistics provided by Africa Union (AU) member states are important to ensure the monitoring and evaluation of Agenda 2063 for the… Read more »

Tanzania: Four People Have Died of Cholera in Missenyi District

KAGERA: KAGERA Regional Commissioner (RC), Ms Fatma Mwassa has said that the Cholera has been confirmed to have hit Missenyi District in the region with four deaths confirmed so… Read more »

East Africa: East Africa Sees Decline in Adult HIV Prevalence

HIV prevalence has been reducing during the past two decades in the East African region thanks to strong shared responsibility between the region's governments, civil society,… Read more »

Tanzania: PM Commends Ggml's Efforts On HIV/Aids Fight

MOROGORO: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has congratulated Geita Gold Mining Company Limited (GGML) and other stakeholders for supporting the government's efforts in the fight… Read more »

Tanzania: Why Stakeholders Should Cut Donor Reliance in HIV/Aids Fight

MOROGORO: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr Doto Biteko has called upon various stakeholders involved in the fight against HIV/Aids in the country to ensure… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania - HIV/Aids New Cases Drop

MOROGORO: Tanzania has made significant strides in lowering the rate of new HIV infections while ensuring that those who already have the virus receive the necessary medical… Read more »

Tanzania: New Mobile App to Counter Vaccine Misinformation

IN a groundbreaking effort to counter vaccine misinformation, a free, evidence-based game, 'Cranky Uncle Vaccine', is now available as a mobile app in Tanzania. Read more »

Tanzania: 25 Women, Girls to Undergo Plastic Surgeries On Free

TWENTY-FIVE women and girls who suffered major burns and other deformities as a result of gender-based violence will undergo plastic reconstructive surgeries in Dar es Salaam from… Read more »

Tanzania: 28.9% Households in Geita DC Lack Access to Proper Toilets

GEITA: GEITA District Council health department has said that 71.1 per cent of all households have proper and safe toilets while the remaining 28.9 per cent do not have access to… Read more »

Tanzania: Sengerema Poised On Mass Schistosomiasis Vaccination

SENGEREMA: MORE than 88 thousand students between the ages of 5-14 are expected to be vaccinated with anti-inflammatory drugs and stomach worms so as to prevent them from… Read more »

Tanzania: Health Data Governance to Foster Digital Transformation in Health

EAST AFRICA: THE East African Community (EAC) is set to develop Health Data Governance to foster digital transformation and innovations in the health sector in the region. Read more »

Tanzania: Accurate, Timely Information Critical in Managing Epidemics - WHO

ZANZIBAR: OFFICERS from the Zanzibar Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) emphasised the importance of providing accurate and timely information on outbreaks… Read more »

Tanzania: Battle Against Malaria Gets Further Boost

In an effort to tackle the spreading of malaria disease, Barrick Bulyanhulu Gold Mine has launched a campaign to ensure zero threat remains a goal. Read more »

Tanzania: Rukwa, Katavi Tasked to Address High Prevalence Rates of Stunting

The Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Mr Alexander Mnyeti has challenged leaders from Rukwa and Katavi regions to take deliberate actions to address high prevalence… Read more »

Tanzania: Govt Warns Against Arbitrary Use of Antibiotics

The government has warned pharmacies and drug dispensing outlets to stop selling antibiotics to patient without a doctor's prescription, since the practice exacerbates… Read more »

Tanzania: U.S. Strengthens Tanzania Anti-Malaria Laboratory Capacity

DAR ES SALAAM: THE US through its Agency for International Development (USAID) and the US President's Malaria Initiative, delivered equipment at the Muhimbili College of Health and… Read more »

Tanzania: Kikwete Applauds Govt for Reducing Maternal Deaths

DAR ES SALAAM:FORMER President, Jakaya Kikwete has applauded the government for notable reduction of maternal deaths from 556 in every 100,000 live births in 2016 to 104 deaths in… Read more »

Tanzania: Tanzania Plans Livestock Mass Vaccination

DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA intends to undertake a nationwide livestock mass vaccination campaign to increase the livestock export market and farmers' revenues. Read more »

Tanzania: Why Transforming Lives of Young Adults Living With HIV Significant

DAR ES SALAAM: THE University of Florence and Doctors with Africa CUAMM has underscored the need for taking urgent measures to transform the lives of adolescents and young adults… Read more »

Tanzania: Why Teen Mothers Struggle to Return to School

Despite President Samia Suluhu Hassan announcing lifting a ban for teen mothers returning to school one year after she assumed the presidency, some of the teen mothers struggle to… Read more »

Tanzania: How HIV Self-Testing, Proper Use of Drugs Pay-Off to Kyela's Fishing Camp

EVERY day he gets to help at least one person to regain hope and live a happy life. He is devoted to ensuring his community overcomes the spread of HIV and engages in productive… Read more »

Tanzania: Addressing the Need for Action On Maternal Health in Tanzania

FOR decades, Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) has been among the top health priorities of the government of the United Republic of Tanzania. Read more »

Tanzania: Mumbai Hospital Bridges Continent With New Coordination Centre in Dar

DAR ES SALAAM: PIONEERING a new era of international medical collaboration, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai over the weekend unveiled a unique Hospital Coordination… Read more »

Tanzania: Universal Health Bill Sails Through

Establish special fund to finance the poor, chronic diseases New arrangement for people to access services across the country. Private sector can opt for any scheme, be it public… Read more »

Tanzania: TZ Finalises Survey to Heighten Fight Against NCDs

DAR ES SALAAM: THE national study on indications of non-communicable diseases (Steps Survey 2023) in Tanzania (Steps Survey 2023) is at final stages for completion, it has been… Read more »