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…
This is where East Africa’s private health sector is heading: front-runners say
As we inch closer to 24th July, the commencing date of the Sixth East Africa Healthcare Federation Conference…