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Mchengerwa Urges Proper Use of Ambulances

Tanzania’s Minister for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has called for greater accountability in the use and maintenance of ambulances, stressing that emergency vehicles must remain operational and ready at all times to ensure patients receive timely care. Mchengerwa made the remarks on August
August 24, 2026

Lenacapavir: A New Biannual Injection Offering Hope in HIV Prevention

Lenacapavir is the latest development in HIV prevention—a biannual injection designed to significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection. Initially developed to address drug resistance in patients living with HIV/AIDS, lenacapavir has shown remarkable effectiveness in recent clinical trials, with prevention rates
June 25, 2025

East Africans To Shoulder Heavy Debt Repayments

The public debt crisis in East Africa is tightening its grip on national budgets, with fresh data showing that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will collectively spend over Tsh60 trillion (approx. $23 billion) on debt servicing during the 2025/2026 financial year. This growing
June 19, 2025

African Child Day 2025 Demands Stronger Action

As the continent commemorated the International Day of the African Child on June 16, 2025, governments were urged to reflect on the progress and shortfalls since the adoption of child-focused budgeting and policies in 2010. This year’s theme, “Planning and Budgeting for
June 16, 2025

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
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