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From HIV Response to Health Security: Tanzania's 20-Year Partnership with the US
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (634+ words) DAR ES SALAAM: TWENTY years ago, Tanzania faced a very different public health landscape. HIV remained a major national challenge, laboratory capacity was limited, and disease surveillance systems were far less developed than they are today. Today, Tanzania is frequently…...
Tanzania takes extra precautions in the borders of countries affected by Ebola
5+ hour, 58+ min ago (355+ words) MOROGORO: THE Ministry of Health through the Emergency and Disasters Unit continues to implement interventions to strengthen preparedness and capacity to respond to disasters and other public health emergencies, including sending rapid response teams to respond to such emergencies (Deployment…...
Tanzania enhances preventive measures and public education against Ebola outbreak
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (237+ words) DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has stepped up preventive measures and public education on Ebola, urging citizens to remain alert and report any suspected cases early to prevent potential spread of the disease in the country. The Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba…...
Over 380 people benefit with Mkapa health camp in two days
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (792+ words) DODOMA: THE ongoing health outreach programme in Mtwara Region has brought relief to citizens by providing specialist medical services to over 380 people in two days, Monday and Tuesday. Speaking during the official launching ceremony of the camp on Wednesday at…...
Experts push NCD prevention as health costs rise
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (539+ words) DODOMA: TANZANIA'S physicians have called for a major shift from treatmentfocused healthcare to preventive care, warning that Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) now account for 51 per cent of the National Health Insurance Fund's (NHIF) expenditure amid escalating healthcare costs. Speaking at the…...
PURA supports fight against HIV/AIDS, NCDs
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (226+ words) DAR ES SALAAM: The Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) has pledged to continue supporting government efforts to combat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) by facilitating regular training for its employees. The commitment was…...
Tanzania enhances preventive measures against Ebola outbreak
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (117+ words) BUKOBA: TANZANIA has continued to assess the state of preparedness of the health system as well as preventive measures against the Ebola outbreak. To achieve this, today, the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Grace Magembe, arrived in the Kagera region to…...
Tanzania, Water Aid UK agree to deepen partnership in sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene services
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (131+ words) dailynews. co. tz BRAZZAVILLE: TANZANIA and Water Aid UK have pledged to continue strengthening strategic partnerships to develop sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services. This was stated when the Minister of Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar led the Tanzanian…...
Tanzania unveils plans to enroll all poor households into a Universal Health Insurance scheme
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (230+ words) DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has announced plans to enroll all poor households into a Universal Health Insurance scheme by the 2028/29 financial year, in a major move aimed at expanding access to healthcare for low-income citizens. The Minister for Health, Mohamed…...
Kutoa Ni Moyo campaign launched to support children with heart diseases
1+ week, 1+ day ago (370+ words) DAR ES SALAAM: Heart Team Africa Foundation (HTAF), in collaboration with the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), has launched the "Kutoa Ni Moyo" campaign aimed at raising funds and awareness to support children suffering from heart diseases in the country....