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Tanzania, Africa50 Sign Deal to Expand Dialysis Services

Tanzania and Africa50 have signed a landmark agreement to expand access to dialysis services, marking a significant step toward improving healthcare delivery and treatment for patients suffering from kidney diseases. The agreement was signed on Wednesday during the Africa50 Annual General Shareholders
August 5, 2026

Kenya Court Blocks Ebola Facility Construction

Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended a bilateral agreement with the United States for the establishment of a specialized Ebola treatment facility intended to serve American nationals in Laikipia County, amid growing public debate and legal challenges surrounding the project.
June 1, 2026

Uganda Closes Congo Border as Ebola Outbreak Spreads

 Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo with immediate effect following a worsening Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain, as health authorities race to contain the spread of infections across the region. Ugandan officials announced the
May 28, 2026

Body Piercing Trend Raises Health Concerns in Tanzania

A growing beauty trend involving body piercing on areas such as the navel and tongue is gaining popularity among young people in Tanzania, even as medical experts warn of potential health risks, including infections, complications, and long-term oral damage. The practice, increasingly
May 25, 2026

Ebola Death Toll Sparks Regional Alarm

A rapidly escalating Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has triggered growing regional fears after authorities reported around 200 deaths and more than 850 suspected and confirmed cases linked to the deadly virus. The worsening outbreak is
May 25, 2026

Tanzania Backs Global Health Cooperation Push

Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international cooperation in global health, calling for renewed urgency in pandemic preparedness and response as the world grapples with recent outbreaks of diseases including Ebola and Hantavirus. Speaking in Geneva during the 79th World Health
May 21, 2026

WHO Raises Alarm Over Expanding Ebola Outbreak

The World Health Organization (World Health Organization) has warned that a fast-moving outbreak of Ebola is continuing to spread across parts of Central and East Africa, with officials confirming hundreds of suspected infections and a rising death toll that could still increase
May 21, 2026
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