Tag: Health Journalism in Africa
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, she started experiencing unusual symptoms. However,...
Tanzanian Nurse Eyes $250,000 In Global Award Finals
Wilson Fungameza, a nurse at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH)-Mloganzila branch, has made it to the top 10 finalists selected from over 52,000 nurses across...
Dr.Ouma: Tanzania Marburg Outbreak Reminds Africa To Heighten Health Security
Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)’s Acting Director Dr.Ahmed Ogwell Ouma has reminded the African continent to strengthen health security in...
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak
The Ministry of Health in Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Lake Zone district of Bukoba. It is...
What Happens When Doctors Get Sick? Personal Experience With Breast Cancer
Read the story of two Tanzanian women doctors: Dr. Grace Mzengi and Prof. Julie Makani, as they delve into details of what they have...
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 diagnose and nowhere to turn for...