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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

Tanzania Healthcare Reform Attracts Global Patients

Tanzania is quickly emerging as a new hub for medical tourism in Africa, as far-reaching reforms in the country’s healthcare sector begin to show real results. Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Godwin Mollel, has confirmed that more than 17,000 foreign patients have
May 15, 2025

Tanzanian Health Ministry Urges Nurses to Uphold Ethics

Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Godwin Mollel, has urged nurses across the country to remain dedicated, ethical, and innovative as they continue to play a critical role in the national healthcare system. Speaking during International Nurses Day, celebrated every May 12,
May 13, 2025

Pope Leo XIV Begins Papacy With Powerful Appeal

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass on Friday inside the iconic Sistine Chapel, less than a day after being named the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church. His message was both clear and urgent: faith is needed now
May 10, 2025

Tanzania Reaffirms Healthcare Commitment at Regional Summit

The Government of Tanzania has reiterated its commitment to advancing the country’s healthcare sector, placing it at the core of national development priorities. The announcement came during a high-level East African Community (EAC) meeting held in Arusha, where key regional health officials
May 9, 2025

Cardinals Resume Conclave to Elect New Pope

Catholic cardinals returned to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to continue voting for a new pope, after Wednesday’s first round failed to produce a result — signaled by the rising of black smoke from the chimney atop the Vatican chapel. A total
May 8, 2025

Popemobile to Become Mobile Clinic for Gaza Children

In a powerful symbol of compassion and hope, one of the late Pope Francis’ iconic popemobiles is being transformed into a mobile health clinic to serve children in the Gaza Strip—fulfilling what has been described as one of his final wishes before
May 5, 2025

Food Shortages Spark Deadly Protests in Kakuma Camp

Widespread demonstrations have rocked security in Kakuma refugee camp in north-western Kenya , with police firing live bullets at the protestors, according to local media. The protests erupted over food and water shortages in the camp. According to residents, conditions in the
May 4, 2025

Cholera Outbreak Hits Tanganyika Province in DRC

A cholera outbreak has struck Tanganyika Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 100 cases reported since the start of this week in the Nyemba and Kalemie health zones. Health officials have confirmed two deaths linked to the outbreak. Dr.
May 4, 2025
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