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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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Tanzania Orders Hospitals to Prioritize Emergency Care

The Tanzanian government has instructed both private and public hospitals to prioritize emergency medical treatment for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. This directive, issued on January 31, 2025, aims to ensure that patients in urgent need of care are
February 1, 2025
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East Africa Expands Cancer Screening to Save Lives

Women and girls across Kenya and Tanzania are set to benefit from a groundbreaking initiative aimed at increasing access to breast and cervical cancer screening, as well as life-saving vaccinations. The East Africa Comprehensive Cancer Project, backed by a Sh27 billion partnership,
January 30, 2025
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Trump Administration Freezes Global Health Aid, Sparking Concern

The Trump administration has abruptly halted the supply of life-saving medicines and medical supplies to vulnerable communities worldwide, triggering alarm among health experts and humanitarian organizations. The freeze affects crucial programs supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), including
January 29, 2025
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Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela Leaves Several Dead

What was meant to be a deeply spiritual gathering turned into a tragedy early Wednesday when a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela left at least seven people dead and around ten others injured. The massive Hindu pilgrimage, which draws millions of
January 29, 2025
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Tanzania Faces Tough Times as USAID Suspends Funding

Tanzania’s agricultural sector, especially initiatives aimed at empowering youth and women, is facing a potential crisis after the United States announced a 90-day suspension on foreign aid. This decision has left more than 60 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in a vulnerable position, as
January 28, 2025
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Arusha Police Arrest Lawyer and Boda Boda Rider

The police have taken two individuals into custody independent lawyer Qamara Valerian, 36, and a 19-year-old boda boda rider named Benjamin Paul after they were accused of being involved in the assault and injury of a 75-year-old South African woman, Suzan Shawe.
January 25, 2025
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Ukrainian National Found Hanging in His Room Mara

 Ihor Hladkyi, a 48-year-old Ukrainian national working for a local mining company, was found dead in his room at Majengo Mwisenge Street. Authorities discovered his body hanging from a rope tied to the metal bars of his bedroom window. The circumstances surrounding
January 25, 2025
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Ten Fishermen Missing After Lake Rukwa Storm

Tragedy struck Lake Rukwa on January 23, 2025, when a sudden and violent storm swept through, disrupting the lives of local fishermen. Out of 550 fishermen who were on the lake during the storm, 540 have been rescued, but 10 remain missing
January 25, 2025
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