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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

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
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