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Health For all in Tanzania
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If You Thought You Knew Prof. Janabi Well, The Story Has Just Begun…
This is a story of a man born on Christmas, 63 years ago and whose name, to many,…
Why East, Central, and Southern Africa Needs Dr. Ntuli’s Ground-Up Health Experience
I vividly remember my first encounter with Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe back in 2019 at the 7th Tanzania Health…
Why Tanzania Needs A Medical Visa
Healthcare experts and players are calling for the fast-tracking of a medical visa arrangement in Tanzania as part…
In Mwele’s Footsteps: Meet The NIMR Scientist Decoding Mosquito Behaviour
For many in Tanzania, the mere mention of mosquitoes conjures a distressing image of malaria, the debilitating disease…
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…
Is Your Card Still Valid? NHIF Assures Services Amidst “Rumors”
In a bid to quell growing panic among its members, the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) has denied…
MedicoRoundUp: Top Headlines In Medicine And Health This Week
As we gear up for a new week, let’s take a look back at some of the major…
MedicoRoundUP: NIMR Scientist Awarded Prestigious UNESCO-TWAS Grant To Study TB…and much more..
The new week starts tomorrow. Let’s catch up for a roundup of Tanzania’s Medical Sector Headlines of the…
Mozambique confirms wild poliovirus case
Health authorities in Mozambique today declared an outbreak of wild poliovirus type 1 after confirming that a child…
The people we shouldn’t leave behind in Tanzania’s ‘health insurance for all’ plan
Three weeks ago, I attended the funeral of my friend’s father. As usual in our setup, before last…