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Some pertinent questions about health insurance
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (549+ words) Hospitals are strange places to make friends. Nobody arrives in a good mood. Nobody wakes up and says, "You know what would make today exciting? A hospital queue." Yet somehow, give people a long line, plastic chairs and a shared…...
Tanzania’s parents of premature babies call for national fund as care costs soar
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (423+ words) Josephine Christopher is a senior business journalist for The Citizen and Mwananchi newspapers Dar es Salaam. For many Tanzanian parents, a premature birth becomes a high-stakes struggle where every gram gained and every breath taken comes at a heavy financial…...
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6+ day, 2+ hour ago (75+ words) Although menopause is a natural biological process rather than a disease, the physical, emotional, and psychological changes that accompany it can significantly affect how a woman feels ... BY The Citizen Reporter Why young artistes lose millions in music deals Met…...
Covid-19 cases surge in major cities as warnings go unheeded
1+ week, 1+ day ago (728+ words) Dar es Salaam/Upcountry. Following reports of a rise in Covid-19 and severe influenza cases in several parts of the country, levels of public alertness and adherence to preventive measures appear low, particularly in major cities. A survey conducted by…...
Stakeholders unite to scale up HIV response among miners in Geita
1+ week, 2+ day ago (363+ words) By" The Citizen Reporter Mwanza. Stakeholders in the fight against HIV and Aids have unveiled a targeted intervention to curb infections among small-scale miners in Geita, where prevalence remains nearly double the regional average. The resolution was reached during a…...
Tanzania issues public health alert as Covid-19, influenza, and dengue fever cases rise
1+ week, 3+ day ago (412+ words) By" The Citizen Reporter Dodoma. Tanzania has issued a public health alert following a rise in severe influenza and Covid-19 cases, while urging continued vigilance against dengue fever and cholera. In a statement released on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, the Chief Medical…...
Hope as Tanzania approves HIV prevention and treatment drug
1+ week, 3+ day ago (604+ words) Dar es Salaam. Health practitioners in Tanzania are optimistic after the official registration of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention and treatment, a move seen as a major step forward in the fight against the virus. Chief Government…...
Why traditional medicines are both lifeline and risk
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1201+ words) By" Julius Maricha "&" Herieth Makwetta Dar es Salaam. For millions of Tanzanians, traditional medicine remains a trusted source of healing, shaped by culture, affordability and proximity. For others, however, it has left lasting scars, physical, emotional and, in some cases,…...
Why we need integrally safe environments for children’s mental health
2+ week, 5+ day ago (373+ words) By Shimbo Pastory and Blandina Johnson Having grown up in Tanzania and from the humble experiences shared by the majority of the population, we can look back and identify one or two things that can truly help foster mental health…...
Samia pushes for sustainable financing, strong African leadership in malaria fight
3+ week, 23+ min ago (579+ words) By" The Citizen Reporter Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has stressed that the fight against malaria in Africa requires strong African leadership and stewardship, genuine ownership of programmes, and long-term political commitment. She said the war against malaria…...