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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

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

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

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

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

Kizimkazi Conference Promotes Clean Cooking Solutions

The Clean Cooking Energy Conference, held at the Kwanza Hotel in Kizimkazi-Zanzibar, highlighted the pivotal role of clean cooking technologies in improving health and advancing community development. The event, which featured Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy Dr. Doto Biteko, was
August 23, 2024

Protest Leads to Tragic Shooting Death

A young man, Meshack Daudi Paka, 21, tragically lost his life after being shot during a police intervention in Lamadi, Busega District, Simiyu Region. The incident occurred as police attempted to disperse a crowd of residents who were protesting the regional government’s
August 23, 2024

Tanzania Braces for Below-Average Rainfall This Season

The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has issued a significant warning concerning the upcoming short rains season, which will run from late September through December 2024. According to the forecast, Tanzania is expected to experience average to below-average rainfall during this period. This
August 23, 2024

Minister Advocates for Compassionate Patient Communication

 The Health Minister Jenista Mhagama has called upon healthcare professionals to adopt empathetic and professional communication practices. During her address at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Mtumba, Dodoma, Mhagama highlighted the critical role that compassionate language plays in healthcare delivery. Addressing
August 17, 2024

Makonda Accelerates Arusha Airport Expansion Effort

Arusha Regional Commissioner, Hon. Paul Christian Makonda, has mandated the swift completion of the new passenger terminal at Arusha Airport (Kisongo), aiming for the facility to begin operations by September 1 this year. During a recent inspection of the terminal’s construction, Hon.
August 16, 2024
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