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Study Warns of Rising Drug-Resistant Infections Among Newborns  

By Alfas Mulunda | November 2, 2026

A study by Bugando Medical Centre in Mwanza, Tanzania, raises concerns about neonatal sepsis caused by bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics,

Vigilance Without Panic: How Tanzania Is Strengthening Border Health Security Amid Regional Ebola Threats 
By Francis Gikonyo | October 23, 2026

As infectious disease threats spread along international transport corridors in East and Central Africa, national health systems face a critical

AHF Capitalises on Empowerment to Cut New HIV Infections 
By Stacie Mburugu | October 18, 2026

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Tanzania is using economic empowerment alongside prevention and treatment services to reduce new HIV infections among

Kaloleni Hospital Screens More Than 600 Residents for Cancer
By Alfas Mulunda | October 11, 2026

A total of 621 residents in Arusha received cancer screening at a special camp at Kaloleni Hospital, with 16 people

Tanzania, Qatar Explore Ways to Broaden Bilateral Ties in the Health Sector  
By Francis Gikonyo | October 2, 2026

In a significant diplomatic move to strengthen healthcare resilience and expand international partnerships, the United Republic of Tanzania and the

Tanzania Makes Strides in Reducing Maternal & Newborn Deaths  
By Stacie Mburugu | September 26, 2026

Tanzania has made progress in reducing maternal and child deaths, with the proportion of births in health facilities rising from

Zanzibar to Expand Investment in Nurses and Midwives 
By Alfas Mulunda | September 19, 2026

Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to increasing investment in nurses and midwives as part

Tanzania Advances Healthcare Transformation Through Strategic Public-Private Partnerships  
By Francis Gikonyo | September 11, 2026

The Tanzanian government has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the private sector to modernise healthcare delivery and accelerate

EAC Countries to Harmonise Ebola Surveillance in Airports and Border Posts
By Stacie Mburugu | June 5, 2026

Ministers of Health from the East African Community (EAC) Partner States have endorsed a plan to harmonise Ebola Surveillance and

“Kutoa Ni Moyo” Raises Hope for Children Battling Heart Disease  
By Elian Otti | May 29, 2026

The rising trend of childhood heart diseases in Tanzania has once again hit the headlines, this time because of the

East Africa Tightens Borders as Ebola Outbreak Spreads Beyond DRC
By Stacie Mburugu | May 22, 2026

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda are racing to contain a fresh outbreak of the Bundibugyo

Redefining Access: Tanzania’s Growing Network of Specialised Hospitals
By Elian Otti | May 8, 2026

A subtle trend is emerging in the undulating hills of southern Tanzania. For decades, tens of thousands of people have travelled long

Tanzania Sets Strategies for Regions Facing Cholera Threat
By Maria Goretti | May 1, 2026

The Tanzanian government is scaling up cholera preparedness measures, particularly during the ongoing wet season, as part of a broader

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