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Tanzanian Scientist Cracking ‘The Switch’ Code To Combat Sickle Cell In Africa
For 15 years, Dr. Siana Nkya, a biomedical scientist, has been studying how the building blocks of life—the…
Tanzanian Pharmacy Student Claims Africa’s Campus Battle Victory
A Tanzanian pharmacy student, Jackline Malavanu, has made history by becoming the winner of the Africa’s Campus Battle…
Tanzania Doctors Get New President With ‘Reforms Agenda’
At just 38, Dr. Mugisha Nkoronko, a General Surgeon and Endoscopist, has already carved an impressive career path—and…
Tanzanian Medical Professor Earns Top Alumni Award From Harvard
Karim Manji, a professor in Paediatrics and Child Health at the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences(MUHAS)…
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…