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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
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WHO Africa Region Gets New Director

Professor Mohamed Janabi has officially been appointed the new Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization. His five-year term will begin on July 1, 2025, following his confirmation by all 33 members of the WHO Executive Board during its 157th
May 29, 2025
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Anti-Corruption Watchdog Blocks Ghost Grave Payout

Tanzania’s Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), known locally as Takukuru, has thwarted an attempt to siphon off more than TSh 47 million in public funds through falsified compensation claims tied to the expansion of Serengeti National Park. The funds were
May 27, 2025
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Tanzania Government Upholds Tough Abortion Law Measures

Tanzania’s government has restated its firm position on abortion, asserting that both procuring and assisting in the termination of a pregnancy are criminal offenses punishable by law. This statement was made on May 26, 2025, during a parliamentary session in Dodoma, by
May 26, 2025
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Tanzania And Burkina Faso Sign Cardiac Health Pact

The Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) in Tanzania has entered into a formal partnership with the government of Burkina Faso. The agreement, signed in Dar es Salaam, aims to strengthen capacity in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Speaking after the
May 24, 2025
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Tanzania’s Tax Incentives Spark Worry Over Revenue Losses

Despite having nearly five million registered taxpayers, Tanzania continues to suffer major losses in potential public revenue, largely due to expansive incentives offered to both domestic and foreign investors. These incentives—ranging from tax holidays to exemptions on customs duties—are intended to attract
May 24, 2025
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Catholic Priest Fatally Shot in Kenya’s Kerio Valley

The Catholic community in Kenya is mourning the tragic loss of Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, who was fatally shot on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Father Bett, serving at St. Matthias Mulumba Tot Parish, was ambushed by armed assailants
May 23, 2025
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Tanzania Strengthens National ID Registration Process

The government of Tanzania has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the process of registering and identifying citizens for the National Identity Card system, in line with national legislation. Deputy Minister for Home Affairs, Daniel Sillo, addressing Parliament on May 23 during a
May 23, 2025
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NHIF Battles Rising Costs of Chronic Illness

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) is under increasing financial strain as it continues to allocate the bulk of its resources to treating long-term illnesses that are steadily rising across the country. Recent figures indicate that the NHIF spends more than TSh
May 23, 2025
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