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U.S.-Kenya Ebola Plan Sparks National Outrage

Kenya is facing mounting political and public unrest after the government defended a controversial agreement with the United States to establish an Ebola treatment and quarantine facility in Laikipia, a plan that has triggered protests, legal battles, and growing fears over national
June 4, 2026
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Archbishop Of Canterbury Resigns After Abuse Cover-Up

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has announced his resignation following the release of an independent review revealing the Church of England’s involvement in covering up sexual abuse. The report, known as the Makin Review, investigated abuse perpetrated by John Smyth QC,
November 13, 2024
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Severe Water Shortage Forces Women to Use Cattle Urine

In the rural village of Oltepes, located in Longido District within Tanzania’s Arusha Region, water scarcity has transformed the basic biological process of menstruation into a health crisis for the community’s women and girls. This critical lack of water, especially severe during
November 12, 2024
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Zanzibar To Launch National Campaign for Child Protection

The National Campaign “#MtotoNiMboniYangu,” which translates to “A Child is My Treasure,” is set to launch on November 23, 2024. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children in partnership with the Ndoto Ajira Foundation, aims to
November 8, 2024
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MSF Enhances Maternal Care with Waiting Home Facility

The Acting District Medical Officer of Liwale District in Lindi, Dr. Khadija Saidi Kitiku, has praised Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, for their critical role in improving healthcare services for mothers and children under five years old.
November 7, 2024
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Tanzania Launches Campaign to Ensure Safe Cyanide Transport

The Tanzanian Government Chemist Laboratory Authority (GCLA) has launched a national public awareness campaign aimed at promoting the safe handling and transportation of cyanide, a chemical essential for gold processing, but which poses significant risks to human health and the environment if
November 7, 2024
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Heavy Rains Cause Flooding Chaos in Geita Town

Severe flooding hit Geita Town following intense rainfall, leaving major transit areas like the Main and Small Bus Terminals submerged and disrupting daily activities. The deluge, which lasted for hours, has led to widespread damage, forcing passengers and residents to seek alternative
November 6, 2024
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MSF Recognized for Combatting Cholera Outbreak

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), widely recognized as Doctors Without Borders, played a vital role in mitigating the devastating effects of a cholera outbreak in Kilwa District, Lindi Region, during the summer of 2024. Ester Mtinangi, a Nursing Team Supervisor with MSF, shared
November 5, 2024
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MSF Expands Vital Health Outreach in Liwale Villages

Doctors Without Borders (MSF), or Médecins Sans Frontières, has extended its essential health outreach to the remote villages of Lilombe, Namatete, Chigugu, and Nambuju in Lindi’s Liwale District. Aiming to reduce maternal and child mortality, MSF’s project focuses on pregnant women and
November 4, 2024
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Government To Launch New National Nutrition Program

The Tanzanian government has begun establishing a National Nutrition Program following the dissolution of the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC). Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Godwin Mollel, announced this initiative on November 4, 2024, addressing parliamentary queries on the future of
November 4, 2024
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ACT Wazalendo Elder Wing Chair Passes Away

The  Chairman of ACT Wazalendo’s National Elder Wing  Yasin Mohamed Gumsani, has passed away, as confirmed by ACT Wazalendo Chairman Othman Masoud Othman. Gumsani died in the early hours of November 4, 2024, while receiving treatment at Muhimbili National Hospital. In an
November 4, 2024
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