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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
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Four Dead in Devastating Babati Bus Collision

A devastating road accident in Gajal, Babati, Manyara Region claimed the lives of four individuals, including three students and a truck driver. The collision involved a coaster bus transporting 33 students and a Scania truck, resulting in a tragic loss of life
August 31, 2024
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Iringa MP Pushes for Marriage Law Reform

The Member of Parliament for Iringa Urban, Jesca Msambatavangu made a strong case for amendments to the Law of Marriage Act of 1971. Speaking during discussions on the 2024 Child Protection Laws Amendment Bill, Msambatavangu urged the government to require parents to
August 31, 2024
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Tanzania Expands Telemedicine Nationwide

The Tanzanian government is taking significant steps to enhance healthcare accessibility across the country through the integration of a nationwide telemedicine network. This initiative, aimed at providing quality healthcare services regardless of location, is currently under discussion between the Ministry of Health
August 30, 2024
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Government Strengthens Plans for NHIF Sustainability

The Tanzanian government is actively working to ensure the sustainability of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). This follows concerns raised in parliament about the effective use of health insurance across the country. Deputy Minister of State in the President’s Office (Regional
August 30, 2024
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Resident Killed in Brutal Attack, Family Injured

Resident Michael Richard, a 26-year-old from Mbuyuni in Kizota ward, Dodoma, was brutally murdered in his home in the early hours of August 28th, leaving the community in shock and fear. The attackers, who remain unidentified, also severely injured Richard’s wife, Agnes
August 29, 2024
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Mwanza RC Urges Traditional Healers to Act

The Mwanza Regional Commissioner, Mr. Saidi Mtanda, has called on traditional medicine practitioners across the country to collaborate with the government in combating and eradicating violence within communities. Mr. Mtanda made the statement on August 28, 2024, during the opening of the
August 29, 2024
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Muhimbili Expands Hip and Knee Services

Executive Director Prof. Mohamed Janabi of National Hospital Muhimbili has announced the continuation of advanced orthopedic treatments, including hip and knee joint replacements. This effort aims to reduce the inconvenience and costs associated with seeking such treatments abroad. Prof. Janabi made this
August 26, 2024
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Six Key Factors Impacting Male Fertility Quality

Health experts have identified six critical factors that men must consider to ensure the quality of their sperm remains high. This comes amidst rising global concerns over declining sperm counts and quality, with research indicating a 50% drop in recent years. To
August 24, 2024
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Kenya Confirms Second Mpox Case, Border Alert

Kenya has confirmed its second case of Mpox, identified at the Malaba One Stop Border Post in Busia County. The patient, a middle-aged truck driver, exhibited symptoms after entering Kenya from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), an area currently grappling with
August 24, 2024
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Globally Await Justice in Assault Case

The legal proceedings involving Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Fatma Kigondo, who is accused of orchestrating and coordinating a heinous crime involving the rape and sodomy of a young girl from Yombo, Dar es Salaam, have taken a significant turn. The accused,
August 23, 2024
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