Tag: Health journalism Tanzania
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 he could have missed a clinic...
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 the country’s coronavirus response.
However, questions...
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 families in another region in...
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 consumption
Expert explains impact...
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 the pandemic have surged by 40%...
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 the country, the government said in...