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2% of world’s COVID-19 vaccines administered in Africa
Less than 2% of the 690 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered to date globally have been in Africa,…
COVID-19: Tanzania embarks on evidence-based approach
The new President of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced intention to form a technical committee that would…
Meet ‘HIV friends’ who share cards for life-saving benefits in Tanzania
If not for a friendship card that he exchanged with a newly found pal, Mr Paul Aloyce says…
COVID-19: What research says as Tanzania’s largest hospital introduces steam therapy
Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) has installed four steam therapy facilities each worth Sh7.5 million ($3,200) as part of…
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…
Africa: COVID-19 deaths surge by 40% in a month
It’s a year since Africa recorded the first case of COVID-19 on 14 February 2020, yet deaths from…
Tanzania issues new COVID-19 testing guidelines for travellers
A COVID-19 test now costs $100(TSh231, 900) for Tanzanians travelling abroad as well as tourists visiting or leaving…
Cure and care beyond social class: A tale of Mwanza city’s Achilles’ heel
Set on the pristine shores and the blue waters of Lake Victoria, is Tanzania’s second largest city, Mwanza;…