Muhimbili performs its first successful kidney transplant surgery
For the first time, doctors at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in collaboration with foreign experts, have successfully performed…
Malaria prevalence in Zanzibar cut to 0.003%
The prevalence of malaria in Zanzibar is now at 0.003%, said the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Program (ZAMEP) Deputy…
115 years of malaria in Africa-: new study in 43 countries shows decline in disease parasites
The largest-ever data set of malaria prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa has revealed a long-term decline of the Plasmodium falciparum(a…
Fortified wheat improves health of Tanzanian women
Large-scale food fortification has helped reduce folic acid deficiency among urban women of child-bearing age in Tanzania, a…
The Voice Of Tanzania’s First Female Medical Doctor
Professor Esther Mwaikambo, now aged 83, released a book recently, titled: The Tanzania Woman Of Many Firsts. That’s…
Demand, willingness to pay for bed nets high in Tanzania, new study shows
The demand and willingness to buy insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) could increase coverage in malaria-endemic areas in Tanzania, a…
Global medical students’ meeting puts Arusha tourist city in the limelight
By Martin Ngonyani martinngonyani@gmail.com Facebook: Martin Ngonyani For the first time, Tanzania hosts a global meeting of the…
Africa’s private health sector under spotlight for non-quality-assured antimalarial drugs
Researchers say there is need to explore the market for the recommended first-line medicines for treating uncomplicated malaria…
From Ethiopia, now to Tanzania: the coming of a safe delivery smartphone App
A smartphone application known as the “Safe Delivery App (SDA), has been introduced in Tanzania. It has already…
Tanzanian heart specialist wins USD15, 000 for his scholarly work:African Award
Dr Pedro Pallangyo, a specialist in heart diseases and Head of research and training at the Jakaya Kikwete…