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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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Cyclone Chido Devastates Mozambique and Mayotte

Cyclone Chido, a storm of unprecedented strength, has left a trail of destruction across Mozambique and the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte. The cyclone, which struck Mozambique on Sunday, brought fierce winds reaching up to 260 kilometers per hour and heavy rains,
December 18, 2024
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Tanzania’s Debt Strategy Ensures Sustainable Growth

Tanzania is investing heavily in key infrastructure projects, including the construction of its standard gauge railway, which has raised concerns about the country’s increasing debt levels. However, despite the growing borrowing, the country’s debt situation remains relatively stable compared to its neighbors,
December 16, 2024
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 Cyclone Chido Brings Heavy Rain Risk to Mtwara

Southern Tanzania is bracing for potential short bursts of heavy rain as Cyclone Chido continues its journey across the Indian Ocean. The cyclone, currently lingering north of Madagascar, has prompted cautious optimism, with weather experts noting it is unlikely to have a
December 15, 2024
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USAID Completes Malaria Initiative in Tanzania

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the successful completion of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Vector Control Project, a four-year effort aimed at reducing malaria transmission in Tanzania. The project, which concluded on December 12, 2024, distributed over 20
December 13, 2024
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Janabi Responds to Speculation About WHO Nomination

Professor Mohamed Janabi, Executive Director of Muhimbili National Hospital and a trusted health advisor to President Samia, has addressed recent public interest surrounding his possible nomination for a leadership position at the World Health Organization (WHO). His comments followed remarks made by
December 12, 2024
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Building Owners Face Court Over Kariakoo Collapse

Three building owners linked to the tragic collapse of a multi-story building in Kariakoo are set to appear before the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court today. The defendants, Leondela Mdete, 49, Zenabu Islam, 61, and Ashour Awadh Ashour, 38, face 31 charges of
December 12, 2024
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Kenyan Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters

Tensions flared in Nairobi, Kenya, when police used tear gas to break up protests highlighting the increasing cases of femicide across the country. The demonstrations, led by activists and women’s rights groups, called for urgent action to address gender-based violence and protect
December 11, 2024
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Queensland Lab Under Scrutiny for Missing Virus Samples

A biosecurity lapse in Queensland, Australia, has led to the disappearance of 323 vials containing dangerous virus samples, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus. The missing samples, initially stored at the Public Health Virology Laboratory, vanished following a freezer malfunction in 2021.
December 11, 2024
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