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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 Ensures Health Services Continue Despite U.S. Aid Cut

The Tanzanian government has assured citizens that essential health services, including reproductive health care, will continue uninterrupted despite the recent suspension of U.S. aid. Speaking on Wednesday, February 19, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Grace Magembe emphasized that the situation is being closely
February 21, 2025

Police Arrest Seven in Crackdown on Online Financial Fraud

Authorities in Morogoro have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal online financial scheme without approval from the Bank of Tanzania (BoT). Morogoro Regional Police Commander, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SACP) Alex Mkama, confirmed the arrests, stating that the suspects
February 21, 2025

Authorities Eliminate Hyena Threat in Simiyu Region

After months of fear and distress caused by hyena attacks, authorities in Simiyu Region have successfully contained the threat, bringing relief to affected communities. A special operation launched on January 25, 2025, has resulted in the elimination of 16 hyenas that had
February 20, 2025

Wired Jaws,The Dangerous Weight-Loss Trend

A troubling trend has started to gain traction, particularly among young women, where people are having their jaws wired shut as a way to lose weight. The method, which is gaining popularity through social media, involves using dental wires to connect the
February 19, 2025

Indoor Cannabis Farming Discovered in Arusha Area

Authorities in the Arusha region have uncovered a hidden cannabis cultivation operation inside a private home. The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) arrested an individual suspected of growing cannabis seedlings in his residence, signaling a new method being used to evade
February 19, 2025

East Africa Braces for Higher Temperatures, Drought

Meteorologists across East Africa are warning of unusually high temperatures and drought conditions throughout the first three months of 2025. Weather authorities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan have reported that temperatures are expected to rise by about two
February 18, 2025

Tanzania’s Economy Remains Stable, Central Bank Reports

Tanzania’s economy is on steady ground, according to the latest update from the Bank of Tanzania (BoT). Governor Emmanuel Tutuba shared that the country’s financial sector has maintained its stability throughout the first half of the 2024/2025 fiscal year, showing low levels
February 18, 2025
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