Syriacus Buguzi

Syriacus Buguzi is a Science Journalist. His reporting focusses on research, medical science, environment and technology.

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Why the future is digital for pathologists in Tanzania

You’ve visited the hospital with a nagging swelling on your skin. Your doctor suggests that a small part of the swelling will be sliced...

Why UDSM revived medical degree programme

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is beginning to reclaim its lost glory. It was the first university in Tanzania to offer a...

Tanzania: Why This Pharma Laboratory Sets Standards For Africa

Have you ever doubted the accuracy of the ‘500mg’ or ‘250mg’ written on some tablets to signify the strength of the medicine that you...

COVID-19: How Tanzanian health facilities can contain rather than fuel spread

Measures to improve health workers’ behavior and supply of protective gears are urgently needed at health facilities in Tanzania to curb the spread of...

Concern as health workers migrate within rural areas in Tanzania

Authorities in Tanzania must consider health workers’ marital status, their partners’ job and cultural diversity when posting them to work in rural health facilities,...

Tanzanian medic honoured by UK government for promoting science

A Tanzanian medical researcher and innovator, Dr. Lwidiko Edward Mhamilawa, has been recognized by the United Kingdom government for work he has done in...