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Dodoma Residents Urged to Give Blood Frequently

Residents of Dodoma have been encouraged to donate blood regularly to help save lives, particularly for patients who may require urgent transfusions. Dr. Leah Kitundya, head of the Central Zone Blood Collection Team, made the call during a free health screening event
November 14, 2025

Three Women Found Dead in Locked Dodoma Home

A tragic and gruesome incident shocked the Segu Bwawani neighborhood in Dodoma’s Nala Ward when three female victims were found dead inside their home. The discovery was made in the afternoon, around 3 p.m., by a 4-year-old child who survived the horrific
September 17, 2024

Boat Capsizes on Lake Victoria, Six Missing

Approximately six individuals are feared dead and one body recovered after a boat carrying passengers capsized on Lake Victoria. The incident occurred on the evening of September 15, 2024, while the passengers were returning from a wedding in Mwiruruma area, Ilamba Ward,
September 16, 2024

Women Urged to Utilize Economic Empowerment Funds

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, urged women to take advantage of various economic empowerment funds available for boosting their income. He emphasized that these funds are crucial for enhancing the socio-economic welfare of women across the country.Dr.
September 16, 2024

RITA Clarifies Legal Rules on Paternity

The Registration, Insolvency, and Trusteeship Agency (RITA) has provided clear legal guidance on birth certificate registration, particularly in cases where the father’s identity is uncertain. According to RITA, it is unlawful to list a non-biological father on a child’s birth certificate. The
September 16, 2024

Comoros President Azali Assoumani Injured in Attack

Azali Assoumani of Comoros has sustained minor injuries following an attack with a knife, allegedly by a military officer, during a religious leader’s funeral near the capital, Moroni. This incident marks a significant escalation in the unrest surrounding Assoumani’s administration. Opposition to
September 14, 2024

Former Journalist Nasibo Kabale Starts Recovery Journey

A, once-prominent journalist in Kenya, Nasibo Kabale embarked on a road to recovery after struggling with severe depression, which disrupted her professional and personal life. Nasibo gained national recognition in 2020 for her outstanding coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic while working as
September 14, 2024

Dar RC Chalamila Urges Regulation of Fertility Clinics

The Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has called for strict oversight of fertility clinics, particularly in the area of in-vitro fertilization (IVF), to prevent the rise of fraudulent operators. Speaking at the inauguration of a new IVF clinic at Muhimbili
September 13, 2024

Sexual Addiction Emerges as Global Threat

Sexual addiction, a distinct mental health disorder, is emerging as a significant global threat, with potential consequences that may surpass even those posed by substance abuse. This alarming trend, driven by increasing sexual pressures, is linked to a rise in serious crimes
September 12, 2024

New Initiative to Support Vulnerable Youth

The Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups, Dr. Dorothy Gwajima, announced a new initiative aimed at empowering young males aged 15-24 who are at risk, to protect them from infectious diseases, including HIV. This program will complement existing efforts
September 11, 2024

Tanzania Expands Specialist Medical Services

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has significantly improved access to specialized medical services at the National Hospital Muhimbili, with over 35 specialist services now available at the Mloganzila and Upanga facilities. This enhancement has notably reduced the need for patients to seek referrals
September 11, 2024
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