Dark
Light

Health - Page 60

Tanzania Rolls Out Universal Health Insurance

The Government of Tanzania has officially begun implementing a nationwide Universal Health Insurance programme targeting low-income households, in a major step aimed at expanding access to affordable healthcare services across the country. The initiative follows the allocation of Sh48.8 billion to support
May 11, 2026

Tanzania Strengthens Animal Welfare with New Rules

The Tanzanian Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries has introduced new regulations removing donkeys and dogs from the list of animals permitted for slaughter, a move aimed at protecting these species, particularly donkeys, from potential extinction. Dr. Annette Kitambi, the Deputy Director of
September 30, 2024

Two Dead, Two Injured in Morogoro Road Accident

Two people lost their lives, and two others were severely injured after a waste collection vehicle, an Isuzu Tipper with registration number T 882 DQJ, veered off the road and struck traders who had set up their goods along the Morogoro –
September 29, 2024

Rwanda Confirms First Cases of Marburg Virus

The Ministry of Health in Rwanda has confirmed the first cases of the Marburg virus, a serious illness that poses significant health risks. This announcement came yesterday, marking a concerning development in the region. While specific figures regarding the number of infected
September 28, 2024

Cooperative Members Benefit from Expanding Loan Fund

A credit rotation fund launched in September 2021 to support Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) during the economic disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic has provided significant relief to its members. To date, 746 members have accessed loans through the fund, which
September 26, 2024

 Africa Demands Representation in UN Security Council

Africa’s push for full representation in the United Nations (UN), especially in the Security Council, is rooted in a complex interplay of historical injustices, contributions to the global order, and a pressing need for the UN’s legitimacy in addressing contemporary threats to
September 25, 2024

Medical Experts Urge Public to Avoid Traditional Treatments

Medical professionals in the Manyara Region are urging residents to refrain from using traditional remedies for treating bone fractures and other serious ailments. This message was delivered  by Dr. Leadry Evarist Malisa, a specialist surgeon at the Manyara Regional Referral Hospital, during
September 25, 2024

Zanzibar Increases Funds to Combat HIV/AIDS Epidemic

Zanzibar has committed 3.4 billion Tanzanian Shillings to bolster efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS, with a specific focus on monitoring at-risk populations, especially the youth. Harusi Said Suleiman, the state minister in the First Vice President’s Office, made the announcement during
September 21, 2024
1 58 59 60 61 62 91