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Tanzania Unveils Affordable Health Insurance Plans

Tanzania has rolled out new health insurance packages designed to make medical care more accessible and affordable for its citizens. The announcement, made by the Minister for Health on Tuesday, introduced two fresh schemes—**Ngorongoro Afya** and **Serengeti Afya**—while discontinuing the older Najali,

December 19, 2024

Health·Tanzania

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

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Expands Specialist Medical Services

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has significantly improved access to specialized medical services at the National Hospital Muhimbili, with over 35 specialist services now available at the Mloganzila and Upanga facilities. This enhancement has notably reduced the need for patients to seek referrals

September 11, 2024

Health·World

WHO Reports Cholera Surge, Vaccine Shortage

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a dramatic increase in cholera cases and deaths globally in 2023, marking a growing health emergency. As of this year, over 342,000 cases and 2,400 deaths have been reported, a significant spike compared to 2022.

September 7, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Economic Pressures Impact Youth Eating Habits.

In Dar es Salaam, many young residents are struggling to maintain regular meal schedules due to financial difficulties and the need to cut expenses. This challenge is contributing to a noticeable increase in gastrointestinal issues, particularly stomach ulcers, among the youth. Reports

September 6, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Health Workers Urged to Move Upcountry

Minister of Health, Hon. Ummy Mwalimu, has issued a call for health workers to serve in remote and under-resourced districts. This appeal comes amid a critical shortage of healthcare professionals, estimated at over 50%, which has significantly impacted the quality of healthcare

July 30, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Serikali Yatoa Wito kuhusu Lishe kwa Mama Wajawazito

Serikali imezitaka taasisi za lishe kushirikiana na sekta ya afya katika kutoa elimu kuhusu lishe kwa mama wajawazito, hatua ambayo inalenga kupunguza vifo vya mama na mtoto nchini. Naibu Waziri wa Afya, Dkt. Godwin Mollel, alitoa wito huo leo bungeni Dodoma alipokuwa

June 24, 2024

Health·Tanzania

Serikali Ya Tanzania Kutilia Mkazo Kudhibiti Ugonjwa Wa Fistula

Mkurugenzi Msaidizi wa Idara ya Utegemeo na Huduma za Wazee, Dkt. Mwinyi Kombo, amesema kuwa Serikali imekusudia kuongeza bajeti ya Wizara ya Afya kutoka Trilioni 1.2 katika mwaka 2023/24 hadi Trilioni 1.3 katika mwaka 2024/25. Hatua hii ni sehemu ya jitihada za

May 24, 2024

Health·Swahili News·Tanzania

Wauguzi, Wakunga Wabeba Asilimia 60 Watumishi Sekta ya Afya

Naibu Waziri wa Afya Dkt. Godwin Mollel amesema asilimia 60 ya watumishi katika sekta ya afya nchini wanatoka kada za uuguzi na ukunga hivyo kuchangia ubora wa huduma zinazotolewa katika Hospitali na Vituo vya kutolea huduma za afya. Dkt. Mollel amebainisha hayo

March 19, 2024

Health·Swahili News·Tanzania

Waziri wa Afya aagiza hospitali zote za rufaa kutoa huduma ya kemo

Waziri wa Afya, Ummy Mwalimu ameagiza Hospital zote za Mikoa za Rufaa nchini kuhakikisha zinatoa Tiba Kemia lengo ni kumpunguzia mgonjwa kusafiri umbali mrefu kufuata huduma hiyo Jijini Dar es Salaam. Mwalimu alisema hayo leo Jijini Arusha mara baada ya kutembelea Hospital

December 30, 2023

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