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Tanzania: Using bed nets in early life ‘ups survival into adulthood’
Children who sleep more often under insecticide-treated bed nets have more than 40 per cent higher likelihood of surviving…
Characteristics of COVID-19 patients in Tanzania studied amid data scarcity
Average age of COVID-19 patients is 41 years, the study finds The results come at a time when…
Potentially addictive drug sold illegally in Dar es Salaam pharmacies
Unethical practice in pharmacies goes unabated as researchers call for heightened surveillance When abused, the drug could aggravate…
Paper used to support claims that ivermectin reduces COVID-19 hospitalizations withdrawn online
Accepted on site since May 2021, it had been downloaded 11,000 times Preprint server that hosted the paper…
Domestic research fund efforts begin to pay off as MUHAS unveils recipients
Researchers in Tanzania are beginning to benefit from domestic investment efforts in COVID-19 research following the announcement of…
Inside Tanzania’s COVID-19 research agenda: The Rise, Fall and Rise again
Tanzania’s research sector is recovering from a year-long official denial of COVID-19, during which researchers did not have…
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…
What’s next for COVID-19 research as MUHAS-Dr Salim family unveil seed fund?
Fresh concerns over Tanzania’s capacity to support own COVID-19 research Family of former PM raises Sh100million amid calls…
Why Tanzania health researchers want ‘timely’ approvals to study COVID-19
COVID-19 studies are likely to become irrelevant due to delayed ethical approvals Chief Medical Officer cites logistical challenges…
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…