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Speaker Backs Maternal Health Policy Continuity

Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson, has endorsed the government’s commitment to sustaining free maternal health services, following a debate in Parliament that highlighted gaps in the implementation of the 2007 National Health Policy of Tanzania. The discussion, held on

May 21, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania’s Legal Reforms Aim to Deliver Inclusive Justice

As the Sixth Phase Government of Tanzania, under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, marks four years in office, major progress has been recorded in overhauling the country’s legal and constitutional sectors. These reforms are designed to make the justice system

May 21, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Warns of Rising Respiratory and Mosquito Diseases

The Tanzanian government, via the Ministry of Health, has issued a public warning about an increase in respiratory infections and mosquito-borne diseases across various regions, notably along the coastal areas and the bustling city of Dar es Salaam. On May 20, 2025,

May 20, 2025

Politics·Tanzania

Police Warn Public On Hacked Account

The Tanzania Police Force has issued a stern warning to the public after false and misleading information was circulated using its official account on X (formerly Twitter). According to authorities, the posts—which included fabricated statements and offensive content—were not issued by the

May 20, 2025

Health·Politics·Tanzania

Tanzania MP Sparks Debate With Controversial LGBTQ Inquiry

Member of Parliament for Tarime Rural, Mwita Waitara, stirred controversy in Parliament today by asking whether the government would consider installing “homosexuality detection machines” within the legislative chambers as a demonstration of accountability in addressing same-sex relationships. The provocative question was directed

May 20, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Six Killed, Eleven Rescued in Tanzanian Gold Mine Collapse

A devastating accident struck a gold mine in Mwakitolyo Village, located in Tanzania’s Shinyanga Region, when a section of the site caved in, trapping 17 individuals underground. According to Assistant Superintendent Thomas Majuto, Acting Regional Commander of the Fire and Rescue Force

May 19, 2025

Health·World

Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer

Former U.S. President Joe Biden, aged 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, according to a statement released by his personal office on Sunday. The diagnosis followed medical evaluations prompted by urinary

May 19, 2025

Health·World

How Prof. Janabi Won Africa’s Top WHO Role

Tanzania’s distinguished cardiologist and health leader, Professor Mohamed Yakub Janabi, has been nominated as the next World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. The decision followed a unanimous vote by the WHO Regional Committee for Africa during a high-level meeting in

May 19, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Reaffirms Commitment to Free Maternal Health Services

In a recent parliamentary session held on May 16, 2025, Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Godwin Mollel, reassured the nation that the National Health Policy of 2007 remains in effect, providing free maternal health services to expectant mothers. This policy has

May 17, 2025

Health·Tanzania

Tanzania Healthcare Reform Attracts Global Patients

Tanzania is quickly emerging as a new hub for medical tourism in Africa, as far-reaching reforms in the country’s healthcare sector begin to show real results. Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Godwin Mollel, has confirmed that more than 17,000 foreign patients have

May 15, 2025

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