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Dodoma Residents Urged to Give Blood Frequently

Residents of Dodoma have been encouraged to donate blood regularly to help save lives, particularly for patients who may require urgent transfusions. Dr. Leah Kitundya, head of the Central Zone Blood Collection Team, made the call during a free health screening event
November 14, 2025
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Cleaner Cookstoves Transform Lives in Rural Tanzania

In the peaceful, forest-fringed village of Mlesa, located in Muheza District of Tanga Region, northeastern Tanzania, a quiet but powerful revolution is taking place — one that’s helping both people and nature thrive. Over 700 households and small businesses in the area
July 19, 2025
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Tanzania Boosts Health Funding with Renewed Partnership

Tanzania has taken a major step forward in strengthening its healthcare system by renewing the Health Basket Fund (HBF) agreement with international development partners for the 2025/26 financial year. The new pact, signed on July 18, 2025, increases the funding allocation to
July 19, 2025
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Turkish-Tanzanian Businessman Shot Dead in Kinondoni

A Turkish-born Tanzanian businessman, Alptekin Zeynelabidin Aksoy, 52, was gunned down by unidentified assailants in broad daylight in the Kinondoni area of Dar es Salaam, sending shockwaves through the local and international business communities. The shooting occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Friday,
July 19, 2025
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Tanzania Intensifies National Efforts to Tackle Epilepsy

The Tanzanian government has ramped up its nationwide efforts to combat epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects thousands of children and families, often in silence. The country’s Ministry of Health revealed that over 192,000 epilepsy cases were reported in health facilities across
July 19, 2025
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DRC Catholic Church Rejects Pregnancy School Mandate

The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has openly opposed a government directive requiring schools to allow pregnant girls to continue their education alongside other students. In a strongly worded public letter, the National Episcopal Conference of Congo
July 18, 2025
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Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Vein Condition

U.S. President Donald J. Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency—a long-term vascular condition affecting blood circulation in the legs. The announcement came from the White House following a week of speculation over photographs showing swelling and discoloration on his
July 18, 2025
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Tanzania Destroys Cannabis Farms in Wildlife Corridor

Tanzania has launched a major crackdown on illegal cannabis cultivation in one of the country’s most important conservation zones. Over a span of nine days, authorities destroyed 614 acres of cannabis farms in the wildlife corridor that links Mikumi National Park with
July 17, 2025
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Four Injured in Hyena Attack in Tabora Village

Fear and shock gripped the small community of Bulundela village in Azimio Ward on the night of July 14, 2025, after four villagers were attacked and injured by a stray hyena. The incident occurred in Manonga Division, Igunga District, raising alarm over
July 16, 2025
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Excessive Screen Time Threatens Children’s Eyesight

Parents are being urged to rethink how their children interact with digital devices, as eye health experts raise serious concerns over the long-term impact of screen exposure on developing eyes. A pediatric ophthalmologist has warned that allowing young children to sit too
July 16, 2025
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Southern Highlands Tomato Farmers Face Growing Threat

In the heart of Tanzania’s Southern Highlands, tomato farming is more than just a seasonal occupation—it’s a time-honored way of life. Across regions like Iringa, Mbeya, and Njombe, the early morning sun reveals neat rows of tomato plants, lovingly cultivated by families
July 16, 2025
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