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Innovation renews hope for near-elimination of leprosy
Monitoring, screening and administering preventive treatment to individuals who have been in contact with patients newly diagnosed with…
Relief for uninsured patients as sickle cell drug Okayed in Tanzania
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Tanzania has been tasked to slot into its schemes a sickle…
Covid-19: Best practices for religious leaders issued by WHO
Background Religious leaders, faith-based organizations, and faith communities can play a major role in saving lives and reducing…
Africa’s second case of coronavirus disease confirmed in Algeria
[ALGIERS]. Algeria’s Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform has reported the country’s first case of COVID-19. This…
Medicine for controlling stomach ulcers suspended in Tanzania over cancer risk
Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) has directed all patients taking medication with an active ingredient Ranitidine…
African Genetic Scientists eye Tanzania for historic conference
Scientists working in the field of human genetics and policymakers from across Africa are expected to gather in…
Muhimbili performs its first successful kidney transplant surgery
For the first time, doctors at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in collaboration with foreign experts, have successfully performed…
Malaria prevalence in Zanzibar cut to 0.003%
The prevalence of malaria in Zanzibar is now at 0.003%, said the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Program (ZAMEP) Deputy…
Africa’s private health sector under spotlight for non-quality-assured antimalarial drugs
Researchers say there is need to explore the market for the recommended first-line medicines for treating uncomplicated malaria…
From Ethiopia, now to Tanzania: the coming of a safe delivery smartphone App
A smartphone application known as the “Safe Delivery App (SDA), has been introduced in Tanzania. It has already…