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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

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Eastern Afghanistan Region

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2025, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. The shallow tremor, approximately 10 kilometers deep, shook communities across Nangarhar Province and was felt as far away as Kabul
September 1, 2025

Children Deserve Holidays Free From Forced Labor

Across the country, schools have closed for short holidays, and the familiar hum of children playing fills homes. This brief pause from classroom routines is often a welcome moment for kids to relax, explore hobbies, and enjoy time with family. However, experts
September 1, 2025

East Africa Strengthens Fight Against Illegal Fishing

Dar es Salaam will host a high-level forum on September 1, 2025, aimed at addressing the growing threat of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in East African waters. The Blue Voices Roundtable will bring together government officials, regional organizations, researchers, NGOs,
September 1, 2025

Tanzanian Court Jails Farmer for Child Rape

A district court in central Tanzania has sentenced a 68-year-old farmer to 30 years in prison after convicting him of raping a ten-year-old girl, in a ruling that has stirred outrage and renewed calls for stronger child protection across the country. The
August 30, 2025

Collagen Gel Breakthrough Brings Hope For Cartilage Repair

For more than a decade, a collagen-based injectable gel has been quietly helping patients with damaged joints regain mobility. Though recent social media posts have portrayed it as a “brand-new” discovery, the treatment has actually been in use since 2013, when German
August 27, 2025

Botswana Grapples with National Medical Crisis

Botswana’s President Duma Boko has declared a nationwide public health emergency after the collapse of the country’s medical supply chain triggered severe shortages of essential medicines and hospital supplies. In a late-night televised address, President Boko described the unfolding situation as “a
August 26, 2025
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