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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

Jimmy Carter, Former US President, Dies at 100

The 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter,  has died at the age of 100. He passed away peacefully on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from
December 30, 2024

Lightning Kills Five Family Members in Chunya

five members of a pastoralist family lost their lives, and five others sustained injuries after being struck by lightning during heavy rains in Isangawane Village, Matwiga Ward, Chunya District, Mbeya Region. The incident occurred overnight on December 29, 2024, as the victims
December 30, 2024

WHO Director, UN Staff Survive Yemen Airstrike

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and other UN staff narrowly escaped an airstrike by Israel at Sana’a International Airport in Yemen on Thursday. In a social media post, Tedros revealed they were preparing to board their
December 27, 2024

Trump Vows to Withdraw U.S. from WHO

Donald Trump’s transition team is pushing to pull the US out of the World Health Organization on the first day of the new administration, according to experts who warn of the “catastrophic” impact it would have on global health.   Members of Trump’s
December 26, 2024

Mozambique Declares Two Days to Mourn Cyclone Victims

Mozambique is reeling from the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido, which claimed at least 73 lives and left countless others grappling with loss and destruction. In response, the government has declared two days of national mourning, set to begin at midnight on
December 21, 2024

Arusha Aims to Eliminate Begging in Six Months

The city of Arusha is taking bold steps to eliminate street begging within the next six months, an initiative designed to improve the city’s appeal to tourists, visitors, and businesspeople. The plan, led by the Arusha Regional Government in collaboration with community
December 20, 2024

Tanzania Unveils Affordable Health Insurance Plans

Tanzania has rolled out new health insurance packages designed to make medical care more accessible and affordable for its citizens. The announcement, made by the Minister for Health on Tuesday, introduced two fresh schemes—**Ngorongoro Afya** and **Serengeti Afya**—while discontinuing the older Najali,
December 19, 2024

Tragic Collision Near Mikese Claims 14 Lives

A devastating accident late on December 17, 2014, has left the nation in mourning. Fourteen lives were tragically lost, and eight others sustained injuries in a collision along the busy Morogoro-Dar es Salaam highway near Mikese. The accident involved a cargo truck
December 18, 2024
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