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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

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

Putin Congratulates Maduro on Recent Re-Election

President Nicolas Maduro of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela recently received a warm congratulatory message from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, following his re-election. This gesture highlights the enduring and strategic partnership between Russia and Venezuela, emphasizing their mutual commitment
July 29, 2024

Health Alert on Waist Circumference, NBC  Marathon

The Executive Director of Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), Professor Mohamed Janabi, delivered a crucial health advisory today, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy waist circumference to prevent potential health risks. Addressing participants of the NBC Marathon in Dodoma, Prof. Janabi warned
July 29, 2024

Kikwete Urges Citizens to Read Books

Former President Jakaya Kikwete has called on Tanzanians to develop a culture of reading to enhance innovation and address challenges in the Kiswahili language. Speaking at the 10th anniversary of Watetezi wa Kiswahili Tanzania (WAKITA) held at the University of Dar es
July 29, 2024

Geita Mother Arrested for Infant’s Death

A resident Mlima namba tano in the Lwamgasa ward, Flora Mapolo, 33, has been arrested by Geita police on charges of allegedly killing one of her two-month-old twins. This heart-wrenching incident has cast a somber shadow over the otherwise tight-knit community. Senior
July 28, 2024

Boda Boda Rider’s Tragic End Unveils Alarming Trends

The disappearance and subsequent discovery of Jackson Ngowi’s body in a remote farmland in Ngambeni Village has sparked significant concern and highlights broader issues facing boda boda riders. The 24-year-old’s body, found decomposed five days after he was last seen, underscores the
July 20, 2024

Government Refutes Bankruptcy Claims

Finance Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has firmly denied recent online claims suggesting that the Tanzanian government is bankrupt and unable to pay its debts. The rumors, which spread via social media, particularly from the Tanzania Leaks account on the platform X (formerly
July 20, 2024

Grisly Attack on Child Shocks Globally

 Resident of Kasulu, Kigoma,  Clemensia Cosmas , a 19-year-old stands accused of a brutal attack on her employer’s six-year-old child in Dar es Salaam. The event unfolded in the Goba area, where Clemensia was employed as a domestic worker. In a shocking
July 18, 2024

TEF Condemns Journalist Assault Incident

The Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF) has strongly condemned the recent assault on Dickson Ng’hily, a prominent business editor and digital department head at ‘The Guardian’ newspaper. Ng’hily was detained for nearly six hours after being assaulted while documenting pupils studying under tree
July 13, 2024