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Mchengerwa Urges Proper Use of Ambulances

Tanzania’s Minister for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has called for greater accountability in the use and maintenance of ambulances, stressing that emergency vehicles must remain operational and ready at all times to ensure patients receive timely care. Mchengerwa made the remarks on August
August 24, 2026

Tz, Braces For Showers, Thunderstorms Across Multiple Regions

Tanzania is expected to experience a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and partly sunny skies over the next 24 hours, according to the latest forecast from the Tanzania Meteorological Authority. Meteorologists report that changing atmospheric conditions are influencing rainfall patterns across multiple regions
December 10, 2025

Seventeen Migrants Die After Boat Capsizes Off Crete

In a tragic incident that has shocked the international community, seventeen migrants die after boat capsizes off Crete, highlighting once again the dangers of the Mediterranean Sea migration route. The vessel, a small overcrowded inflatable boat, sank south of the Greek island
December 10, 2025

Over 250 Girls Flee FGM Threat In Mara Region

In the past month, more than 250 young girls have reportedly escaped attempts to subject them to female genital mutilation (FGM) in parts of Mara Region, where the practice remains disturbingly common. The girls fled from two of the 13 wards dominated
December 8, 2025

Rain, Sunshine Predicted Across Regions Of Tanzania

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has released its 24-hour weather forecast, warning residents of varying conditions across the country, including isolated showers, partly cloudy skies, and sunny intervals. The forecast is effective from 9:00 p.m. on December 5. Western regions such as
December 5, 2025

Global Malaria Deaths Rise Amid Growing Health Threats

Despite decades of progress in the fight against malaria, the disease claimed 610,000 lives in 2024, according to the latest report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The report highlights a troubling rise in infections worldwide, with an estimated 282 million people
December 5, 2025

Venezuela Faces Critical Medicine Shortages Crisis

Venezuela is rapidly sliding toward a serious health‑system breakdown as international flight suspensions and sustained sanctions threaten the country’s access to vital medicines and medical supplies. According to Huniades Urbina‑Medina, head of the national medical academy, the situation is grim: many hospitals
December 5, 2025

Dr.Graham Advocate For Increased Education on HPV

Dr. Anna Graham, a women’s health specialist at CCBRT Hospital, is advocating for enhanced education on human papillomavirus (HPV). She emphasizes the importance of informing communities about the benefits of HPV vaccination and the necessity of regular screenings. Dr. Graham’s call to
December 5, 2025

TMA Updates 24-Hour Forecast, Showers Expected Elsewhere

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has released its weather forecast for the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00 p.m. on December 4, 2025, warning residents across the country of partly cloudy skies, scattered showers, and periods of sunshine. Authorities are advising the
December 4, 2025

Couple Arrested Over Dangerous Drug Seizure Tanzania

Tanzanian authorities have arrested two individuals suspected of possessing a highly dangerous batch of narcotics, marking the country’s first recorded seizure of these substances. The operation was carried out by the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) following intelligence reports linking the
December 4, 2025
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