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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…
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…
‘Historic’ malaria vaccine likely to have major impact in Tanzania, say scientists
The World Health Organisation(WHO) on Wednesday recommended widespread use of the world’s first malaria vaccine for children in…
Tanzania: HIV study reveals promising results in averting mother-to-child transmission
Simpler and effective HIV treatment shows lasting health impact among pregnant women in Dar es-Salaam Expert explains how…
Dar es-Salaam residents trapped in vicious cycle of unhealthy lifestyles, say researchers
Tougher action required; including cutting down prices of healthy foods but making junk foods more expensive to limit…
Projected boom for private pharma in Tanzania as India imports dominate market
Tanzania’s private pharmaceutical market is projected to grow higher, with the majority of imports known to come from…
The endangered sources of good health
Ornament or remedy? A plant with sweet-smelling white pink and sometimes blue flowers, known as the Madagascar periwinkle,…
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…
Why you shouldn’t whip your child for bed-wetting: study
Parents and guardians must consider seeking medical care for children who wet beds instead of punishing them, say…