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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

Health·Tanzania

President Samia Condoles 37 Deaths in Same Kilimanjaro Crash

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed deep sorrow following a devastating road accident that occurred in Same District, Kilimanjaro Region, northern Tanzania, on the evening of June 28, 2025. The tragic incident, involving two passenger vehicles, has claimed the lives of at

June 30, 2025

Health·World

Eleven Killed in Sudan Desert Gold Mine Collapse

A devastating mine collapse in northeastern Sudan has left eleven gold miners dead and seven others injured, in yet another tragic incident highlighting the dangerous conditions facing artisanal miners in the country. The collapse occurred at the Kirsh al-Fil site, deep in

June 30, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Chinese Doctor in Tanzania Dies While Rescuing Drowning Woman

A Chinese doctor working in Tanzania has died a hero after sacrificing his life to save a drowning woman. Dr. Zhang Junqiao, aged 38, was part of the Chinese Medical Team serving in the country as part of ongoing health cooperation between

June 25, 2025

Health·World

Lenacapavir: A New Biannual Injection Offering Hope in HIV Prevention

Lenacapavir is the latest development in HIV prevention—a biannual injection designed to significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection. Initially developed to address drug resistance in patients living with HIV/AIDS, lenacapavir has shown remarkable effectiveness in recent clinical trials, with prevention rates

June 25, 2025

Health·Politics·Tanzania

Police Break Silence Over Disappearance, Killing Reports

The Tanzania Police Force has addressed growing public concern over recent cases of alleged abductions and killings, offering detailed clarification on several high-profile incidents that have made headlines across the country. In a statement delivered on June 18, 2025, by the Police

June 19, 2025

Health·Politics·World

East Africans To Shoulder Heavy Debt Repayments

The public debt crisis in East Africa is tightening its grip on national budgets, with fresh data showing that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will collectively spend over Tsh60 trillion (approx. $23 billion) on debt servicing during the 2025/2026 financial year. This growing

June 19, 2025

Health·World

African Child Day 2025 Demands Stronger Action

As the continent commemorated the International Day of the African Child on June 16, 2025, governments were urged to reflect on the progress and shortfalls since the adoption of child-focused budgeting and policies in 2010. This year’s theme, “Planning and Budgeting for

June 16, 2025

Health·Politics·Tanzania

Congregants Arrested Outside Deregistered Church in Dar

Tensions flared on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, when dozens of worshippers from the Glory of Christ Tanzania Church, popularly known as Ufufuo na Uzima, were arrested for congregating outside their sealed-off premises. The arrests come weeks after

June 16, 2025

Health·Travel·World

London-Bound Flight Crash Near Airport Claims 279 Lives

In what is being called one of the deadliest aviation disasters of the 21st century, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a densely populated residential area shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India. The flight was heading

June 14, 2025

Health·World

Child Labour Crisis Worsens, Africa Hit Hardest

A new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that over 160 million children across the globe are still engaged in child labour, with Africa accounting for more than half of this troubling figure. The report, released in June 2025, paints

June 14, 2025

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