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UDSM researchers to receive science communication training

Almost 100 researchers and PhD students at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania are next in line to take part in a...

Tanzania: Laser treatment could rival eye drops for glaucoma

In Summary Glaucoma affects one in every 25 people aged 40 years and above in Sub-Saharan Africa Laser treatment could reduce eye pressure and...

Distribution key as WHO approves first malaria vaccine

In Summary Malaria vaccine recommended for use in children across Sub-Saharan Africa Historic moment’ broadly welcomed but concerns raised over distribution Vaccine protection...

Tanzania’s first female doctor sees big strides

In Summary ‘I want to be a role model’, says Tanzania’s first female physician Trust in women doctors has increased in past 50 years ...

Vaccine prevents typhoid in 84 per cent of children

In Summary Over 1.2 million cases and 18,703 deaths from typhoid occur in Sub-Saharan Africa annually Study finds typhoid vaccine to be 84...