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What It Takes To Raise A Child With Down Syndrome In Tanzania
When Ola* was born, 21 months ago in Mtwara Region, South-eastern Tanzania, his parents looked forward to grooming…
Rare Diseases: The Stark Reality In Tanzania And Beyond, The-Way Forward
Imagine being one of the few people in the world with a mysterious illness that no one can…
Tanzania: HIV Self-test Kits Now Available In Pharmacies. What To Expect
A social media post went viral on WhatsApp recently, leaving people wondering if oral HIV-self testing kits are…
Healthcare should focus on the patient, not just the disease: Tanzanian doctor’s experience
Four years ago when I was at St Kizito Hospital in Mikumi, Morogoro Region, I coordinated outreach screening…
Why we must rethink our strategies on overhead road bridges
Dar es Salaam is among the cities with highest number of commuters in the country, with the majority…
Study: Why some pedestrians avoid overhead road bridges in Dar- es Salaam
Pedestrians in Dar es Salaam risk crossing multiple lanes with heavy traffic on roads despite the presence of…
Lost in Tanzania’s digital health system en route to Zambia
John*, a long-distance truck driver and a resident of Dar es Salaam, tested positive for HIV through community…
Tanzania: Vacuum of evidence in medical management of COVID-19
As a medical doctor working in Tanzania—and having been on the frontline in treating COVID-19 patients, I am…
The people we shouldn’t leave behind in Tanzania’s ‘health insurance for all’ plan
Three weeks ago, I attended the funeral of my friend’s father. As usual in our setup, before last…
NEWBOOK: Tanzanian-born professor of Indian origin and malaria guru recounts memories in medical practice, rural experience
Zul Premji, born 67 years ago in Iringa, Southern Tanzania, is a scientist who has seen the highs…