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How young Tanzanian women benefit from solving reproductive health problems
Tanzania, like many other African Countries, faces various challenges associated with reproductive health, but now young girls are coming up with profitable solutions
Stigma and violence hound ladies taking illicit drugs in Tanzania
A report by Human Rights Watch highlighted that these women experience stigmatization and gender-based violence, which hinders them from accessing essential healthcare and social services.
New water project to serve 450,000 people in 40 villages of Mwanga, Same and Korogwe Districts
Project addresses clean and safe water distribution and processing systems to supply the vital life commodity to around 450,000 people living in the semi-arid areas on the base of the leeward side of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Gombe Chimpanzees discovered to hold vital secrets for Malaria prevention
In the journal Science, an international team of 84 researchers from institutions across Africa, Europe and North America reported that chimpanzees have genetic adaptations that are similar to those responsible for malaria adaptation and resistance in humans.
Tanzania regains top position at the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community after 25 years
Dr Kapologwe moves into the top ECSA-HC position 25 years after another Tanzanian, Dr Winnie Mpanju Shumbusho left the position
Zambia becomes the only African Country to get Special Cancer Medicines for Children
It is estimated that 70 percent of the children from these precincts die from cancer due to factors such as lack of appropriate treatment, treatment disruptions or low-quality medicines.
Over USD 50 Million needed for emergency Health Response in DR Congo
Dire health and humanitarian crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo prompts escalation of efforts by the World Health Organization and partners, plus more funds
The World’s first Ebola Vaccine launches in Uganda
Principal investigators from Makerere University and the Uganda Virus Research Institute, with support from the World Health Organization, worked to get the trial ready within just four days after the outbreak was reported.
Tanzania, DR Congo and Uganda benefit from new Program to Strengthen Epidemic Preparedness
Health care workers and local governments in regions affected by recurring outbreaks of cholera and measles will receive targeted training alongside efforts to engage traditional healers, influential people and local leaders to promote awareness and enhance the…
Mysterious Beer kills three people in Manyara Region
It seems the trio died at different times from January 31 to February 2025, but the main cause of their deaths has been filtered down to the local beer or gin which is suspected to have been made from intoxicants by unknown people.