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Being A Psychiatrist In Tanzania: Retired Dr. Mbwambo’s Journey
Dr. Jessie Mbwambo, 66, a renowned psychiatrist in Tanzania has retired after working at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH)…
Dr.Ndugulile’s Nomination To Be Submitted For Appointment By 156th WHO Executive Board Session
Dr Faustine Ndugulile’s nomination will be submitted for appointment by the 156th session of the WHO Executive Board,…
Ndugulile Becomes First East African To Hold WHO’s Regional Director For Africa Position
Faustine Ndugulile has been nominated as the new Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization (WHO).…
“I’m A Bush Doctor” The Long-Serving Health Minister With Law Background
The 51st birthday is approaching for Ummy Ally Mwalimu, fondly known as “Odo” or in Kiswahili as Mama…
WHO Unveils Candidates Vying for Regional Director for Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced five candidates vying for the position of Regional Director for Africa,…
Leading Tanzanian Researcher Named Among 100 Most Influential Africans
The Director General of Tanzania’s National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Prof. Said Aboud, and a leading virologist…
East Africa’s Pharma Industry Pioneer Dies
Tanzania’s pharmaceutical industry is mourning the loss of Mansoor Daya, the man who established the first pharmaceutical factory…
Tanzania Endorses Dr. Ndugulile For WHO-Africa Director Position
The Government of Tanzania has picked Dr. Fasutine Ndugulile to contest for the position of Regional Director for…
In Mwele’s Footsteps: Meet The NIMR Scientist Decoding Mosquito Behaviour
For many in Tanzania, the mere mention of mosquitoes conjures a distressing image of malaria, the debilitating disease…
Dr. Nyambura Is Back As Director At National Lab. But Who Is She?
Dr. Nyambura Moremi has returned to the role of Director at the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL). A…