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Samia urges partnerships in health services innovation

WEBDar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday called on the global community to partner with Tanzania in order to address key challenges facing …

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Samia assents to Universal Health Insurance Bill The Citizen

WEBDar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has signed into law the Universal Health Insurance Bill, which seeks to ensure the protection of all through …

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Health insurance covers 15 percent of Tanzanians The …

WEBOnly about 15 percent of the Tanzanian population of slightly over 60 million are fully covered by health insurance scheme (HIS), the National Health Insurance (NHIF) manager for Arusha region Isaya …

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Understanding the red eye infection that has hit Dar

WEBDr Sanyiwa clarifies the key signs and symptoms of red eyes saying affected individuals commonly experience eye redness, itching, and scratchiness in the eyes. …

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Secret behind Tanzania’s low child mortality rates The Citizen

WEBTanzania has reduced under five mortality rates because of good coverage of cost-effective interventions like immunizations. The falling deaths are evident in the …

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Museveni hits out at Kenyans for claiming he was in ICU

WEBShow plans. Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has hit out at Kenyans who say he is in intensive care while giving an update on his health after contracting …

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OPINION: Funding maternal healthcare key to saving lives, …

WEBDuring the tour, I learned how the partner-supported Maternal and Reproductive Health Programme has prevented over 1,100 maternal deaths in Kigoma …

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Report: Healthcare workers suffered mental disorders during …

WEBHealthcare workers suffered different mental health challenges during Covid-19, according to the findings of new research conducted by experts from the …

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Trio sign deal to change health insurance in Tanzania

WEBJubilee Health’s chief executive officer, Dr Harold Adamson, said the partnership will revolutionise the insurance sector in Tanzania. “We believe this health …

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Report offers four recommendations on how to …

WEBThe meeting had five speakers and are as follows Dr Ntuli Kapologwe the Director of Health, Social Welfare and Nutrition Services at the President’s Office- Regional Adminitsrtion and Local Government, …

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‘Red eye’ disease outbreak spreads to 17 regions The Citizen

WEBThe outbreak of viral conjunctivitis, commonly known as “red eyes”, has now spread to 17 regions, according to the government. This signals a massive surge in the …

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Mental health in Tanzania deserves some attention The Citizen

WEBAccording to WHO’s Mental health Atlas, Tanzania’s neuropsychiatric disor-ders are estimated to contribute to 5.3 per cent of the global burden of disease. The …

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New Jubilee health schemes target elderly, children The Citizen

WEBThe products dubbed J Care Senior and J Care Junior are targeting the elderly aged at least 61 and the children aged between zero to 17 years. The Jubilee …

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Tanzania on high alert after strange disease kills five

WEBProf Tumaini Nagu issued the alert on behalf of the health ministry. Tanzania’s ministry of health has issued a public notice about an unknown disease that …

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Samia: Tanzania's growing population a burden on social services

WEBPresident Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday described rapid population growth as a burden on the provision of social services in the country, and directed her …

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Muhas shines in global rankings The Citizen

WEBMay 04. Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences of Tanzania, a newcomer into the rankings, stormed into the world top 500 universities as it was placed …

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Health Ministry outlines budget priority areas The Citizen

WEBThe Ministry of Health has unveiled a Sh1.2 trillion budget for the 2023/24 fiscal year, with priorities aimed at further improving health services in the country. The …

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Concern as Mwanza faces acute shortage of nurses, midwives

WEBWhat you need to know: Mwanza. Mwanza region faces a shortage of 4,000 nurses to maintain the necessary nurse-to-population ratio as indicated by international …

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