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Kenya Rolls Out Six-Month HIV Prevention Injection

Kenya has taken a significant step in the fight against HIV by introducing a new long-acting prevention injection that provides protection for up to six months with a single dose. Health officials say the rollout positions the country among the first in
February 28, 2026

Stunning Total Lunar Eclipse Set to Grace Tanzania

This Sunday evening, the skies over Tanzania will put on one of nature’s most breathtaking shows—a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth’s shadow will completely cover the moon and gradually turn it a deep, glowing red. The celestial event, often referred to
September 5, 2025

Tanzania Strengthens Health Sector for Future

Tanzania has once again demonstrated its commitment to enhancing its health sector and reducing reliance on imported medicines, a move highlighted during the 75th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa in Lusaka, Zambia. The meeting, which brought
September 4, 2025

Unsafe Foods Threaten Health in Tanzanian Markets

Tanzanian consumers are facing growing risks from substandard and potentially unsafe food products flooding local markets. From questionable milk powder to flours with undisclosed additives, shoppers often have no way of knowing what they are consuming, raising concerns about long-term health impacts.
September 4, 2025

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Eastern Afghanistan Region

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2025, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. The shallow tremor, approximately 10 kilometers deep, shook communities across Nangarhar Province and was felt as far away as Kabul
September 1, 2025

Children Deserve Holidays Free From Forced Labor

Across the country, schools have closed for short holidays, and the familiar hum of children playing fills homes. This brief pause from classroom routines is often a welcome moment for kids to relax, explore hobbies, and enjoy time with family. However, experts
September 1, 2025

East Africa Strengthens Fight Against Illegal Fishing

Dar es Salaam will host a high-level forum on September 1, 2025, aimed at addressing the growing threat of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in East African waters. The Blue Voices Roundtable will bring together government officials, regional organizations, researchers, NGOs,
September 1, 2025

Tanzanian Court Jails Farmer for Child Rape

A district court in central Tanzania has sentenced a 68-year-old farmer to 30 years in prison after convicting him of raping a ten-year-old girl, in a ruling that has stirred outrage and renewed calls for stronger child protection across the country. The
August 30, 2025
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