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As Physician, Chief Medical Officer: “My Two Cents” on Internal Medicine in Tanzania
A little over a year and a half ago, I transitioned from the familiar role of Head of…
Controversial NHIF-set prices suspended until further notice
In a sudden turn of events, the new prices set by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) which…
Why NHIF Is Trapped In Endless Price Wrangles With Private Hospitals
As the curtain falls on another year, many unresolved issues remain at the forefront in the health sector,…
Beyond Echoes of Past Crisis: Youth Can Drive Africa’s Health Agenda
Over a year ago, Africa witnessed the birth of a strategic youth movement: the African Union Bingwa initiative,…
Innovative Tools Boosting Tanzania’s Efforts To Cut Down Maternal, Newborn Deaths
Somewhere in rural Tanzania, a midwife is working alone in a labour ward, with many expectant mothers on…
Every Medical Test Proved Negative, She Was Still Very Ill
It was 2006. Hajrrath Mohammed had just started Secondary School, with big career dreams ahead of her. Then,…
Why We Must Invest In Respectful Maternal And Newborn Health Services
Treasure Nsubuga was 38 weeks pregnant when she noticed that her unborn baby did not seem to be…
What It Takes To Raise A Child With Down Syndrome In Tanzania
When Ola* was born, 21 months ago in Mtwara Region, South-eastern Tanzania, his parents looked forward to grooming…
Rare Diseases: The Stark Reality In Tanzania And Beyond, The-Way Forward
Imagine being one of the few people in the world with a mysterious illness that no one can…
Tanzania: HIV Self-test Kits Now Available In Pharmacies. What To Expect
A social media post went viral on WhatsApp recently, leaving people wondering if oral HIV-self testing kits are…