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WHO Director-General Mourns Dr. Ndugulile’s Passing

 The sudden death of Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, the Regional Director-elect for WHO Africa and Member of Parliament for Kigamboni, has left the global and Tanzanian communities mourning. Dr. Ndugulile, 54, passed away on November 27, 2024, in India, where he had been
November 27, 2024

Kigamboni MP Dr. Ndugulile Passes Away in India

The Member of Parliament for Kigamboni, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, has passed away in India during the early hours of November 27, 2024. He was receiving medical treatment at the time of his death. The sad news was confirmed by the Speaker of
November 27, 2024

Global Diabetes Rates Double Since 1990, New Study Finds

The Lancet’s latest research reveals a startling increase in diabetes cases, with over 828 million adults worldwide affected in 2022, a figure nearly double previous estimates. This represents 14% of the global adult population, a significant rise from 7% in 1990. Concerningly,
November 15, 2024

MSF Enhances Maternal Care with Waiting Home Facility

The Acting District Medical Officer of Liwale District in Lindi, Dr. Khadija Saidi Kitiku, has praised Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, for their critical role in improving healthcare services for mothers and children under five years old.
November 7, 2024

President Samia’s Efforts Empower People with Disabilities

The Foundation for Disability Hope (FDH) has commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her commitment to improving the living standards of people with albinism (PWA) in Tanzania through targeted economic empowerment initiatives. Maiko Salali, the director and founder of the Foundation, made
October 9, 2024

Dr. Ndugulile Advocates for Regular Health Check-Ups

 The newly appointed Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization (WHO),  Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, has called on citizens to prioritize regular health check-ups to stay aware of their health conditions. He made this appeal during the launch of a three-day
October 7, 2024

Government Ramps Up Efforts To Counter Marburg Virus Spread

The government has intensified its preparedness measures to prevent the Marburg virus from entering the country, following confirmed cases in neighboring Rwanda. With the outbreak in Rwanda leading to 26 cases and six fatalities, Tanzanian health authorities are on high alert, particularly
October 2, 2024
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