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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

Fire Guts 32 Shops at Temeke Stereo Market

 A raging fire has destroyed at least 32 shops at Temeke Stereo Market, one of the busiest open-air trading hubs in Dar es Salaam, leaving many traders in despair and raising fresh questions about safety in Tanzania’s informal economy. The fire broke
June 14, 2025

Tanzania Boosts National Response Against Rising Cancer

The Government of Tanzania has rolled out a multifaceted strategy aimed at improving prevention, early diagnosis, and access to specialized treatment services. This was revealed by the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Godwin Mollel, during a Parliamentary session on Wednesday. He was
June 12, 2025

Unsafe Abortions Cost Tanzanian Women Their Lives

In the quiet corners of Tanzanian hospitals, a silent crisis unfolds every day—one that drains not only the national health budget but also the dreams and lives of countless women. Unsafe abortions are claiming too much: over TZS 10.4 billion annually and
June 9, 2025

Kenya Confirms 25 Chikungunya Cases in Mombasa

Health officials in Kenya have confirmed an outbreak of Chikungunya virus in the coastal city of Mombasa, with 25 cases reported so far. The virus, which is transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, has sparked concern among public health authorities,
June 7, 2025

Twelve German Workers Hospitalized After Chemical Exposure

A dozen workers at a parcel sorting center in southern Germany were rushed to medical facilities after being exposed to a suspicious white powder on Thursday, raising concerns about chemical safety in logistics operations. The incident occurred in Langenzenn, a town located
June 7, 2025
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