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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
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Experts Warn on P2 Contraceptive Risks

Health experts are addressing widespread misunderstandings about emergency contraceptive pills, commonly known as P2, and misoprostol, emphasizing their specific uses and potential risks. Dr. Elias Kweyamba, an obstetrics specialist, notes that misoprostol is frequently misused. “Misoprostol is intended for managing post-partum bleeding,
August 10, 2024
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Tanzania’s Bar Association Demands Police Misconduct Inquiry

The Tanganyika Law Society (TLS), Tanzania’s foremost bar association, has urgently appealed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for the establishment of a special commission to investigate alleged police misconduct involving abductions and torture. This appeal follows escalating public concern and documented incidents
August 10, 2024
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Fuel Station Tragedy Claims Life of Shalom Tarimo

A young man from Msaranga, Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro Region, has tragically lost his life after falling into a well at a prominent fuel station in the heart of Moshi town. “This is a devastating tragedy that has left our community in mourning,”
August 9, 2024
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Muhimbili to Launch Pregnancy Transplant Service

Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu has announced that by the end of September 2024, the National Hospital of Muhimbili will introduce a new pregnancy transplantation service aimed at increasing accessibility for Tanzanian women. This service, which represents a significant advancement in reproductive health
August 8, 2024
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Child Discharged After Critical Neck Injury

A young resident of Goba in Dar es Salaam, Maliki Hashimu has been discharged from the National Hospital Muhimbili (MNH) following a series of extensive medical procedures to address severe neck injuries. The injuries, inflicted by a sharp object, had severely compromised
August 8, 2024
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Health Ministry Assures Safety from Mpox

The Ministry of Health has reassured the public about the country’s safety from Mpox, also known as monkeypox, amid increasing global concern. In a comprehensive update, the Ministry has highlighted preventive measures to help keep the disease at bay. According to the
August 6, 2024
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Mkapa Foundation Transforms Tanzania’s Health Sector

The Benjamin Mkapa Foundation (BMF) has significantly impacted Tanzania’s health sector, reaching 32 million people and creating 13,000 healthcare jobs over 18 years. This remarkable achievement was highlighted by Dr. Ellen Senkoro, BMF’s Chief Executive Officer, at the National Human Resources for
July 31, 2024
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EAC Calls for Action Against Mpox Outbreak

The East African Community (EAC) has issued a call to its eight member states to intensify public education on the prevention and protection against mpox (monkeypox) following a recent outbreak in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The World Health
July 31, 2024
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