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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

Tanzania Reaffirms Healthcare Commitment at Regional Summit

The Government of Tanzania has reiterated its commitment to advancing the country’s healthcare sector, placing it at the core of national development priorities. The announcement came during a high-level East African Community (EAC) meeting held in Arusha, where key regional health officials
May 9, 2025

Cardinals Resume Conclave to Elect New Pope

Catholic cardinals returned to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to continue voting for a new pope, after Wednesday’s first round failed to produce a result — signaled by the rising of black smoke from the chimney atop the Vatican chapel. A total
May 8, 2025

Popemobile to Become Mobile Clinic for Gaza Children

In a powerful symbol of compassion and hope, one of the late Pope Francis’ iconic popemobiles is being transformed into a mobile health clinic to serve children in the Gaza Strip—fulfilling what has been described as one of his final wishes before
May 5, 2025

Food Shortages Spark Deadly Protests in Kakuma Camp

Widespread demonstrations have rocked security in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya , with police firing live bullets at the protestors, according to local media. The protests erupted over food and water shortages in the camp. According to residents, conditions in the
May 4, 2025

Cholera Outbreak Hits Tanganyika Province in DRC

A cholera outbreak has struck Tanganyika Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 100 cases reported since the start of this week in the Nyemba and Kalemie health zones. Health officials have confirmed two deaths linked to the outbreak. Dr.
May 4, 2025

Tanzania Tightens Rules on Foreign Currency Use

In a major move to protect the strength of the Tanzanian Shilling and reinforce economic independence, the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has officially banned the use of foreign currencies in domestic transactions. The directive means that all goods, services, and payment agreements
May 3, 2025

Tragedy In Mara Village As Nurse Killed

A small village in Tanzania’s Mara Region is reeling after a well-known local nurse was brutally killed, in what authorities believe was a case of intimate partner violence. The shocking incident took place late Thursday night in Malembeka Village, located in Bunda
May 2, 2025
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