USAID Wraps Up $43M Malaria Project in Tanzania, Protecting Millions of People
USAID announced the conclusion of the United States President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Vector Control Project. This four-year effort has…
Vaccination Controversies in the US: What It Means for Tanzania’s Health Future
An intensely polarising debate about the efficacy of several vaccines is raging in the US. The cost-benefit analysis is…
Tanzania’s Rising Global Health Influence: Prof. Janabi’s Appointment Explained
Prof. Mohammed Janabi’s recent appointment as the Presidential Advisor on Health and medical treatment is a bold, strategic move…
Mpox Outbreak in DRC: How Cultural Practices and Prostitution Fuel the Epidemic
A new monkeypox (Mpox) variant has been found in the Eastern DRC. It is believed to have been hosted…
Viroba Rebranded: Same Danger, New Packaging-Will Tanzania Act Before It’s Too Late?
Several years ago, in Tanzania, the market saw a surge in the popularity of affordable alcoholic drinks—vodka, gin, and…
Rising Suicide Rates in Tanzania: What the Data Tells Us About Mental Health
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), marked each year on 10 September, is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention…
Masturbation, Homosexuality, and Hormones: What’s the Connection?
I once watched a video of a priest investigating the causes of homosexuality, and he linked childhood masturbation as…
The Future of Healthcare: Can Tanzania Achieve What Even the U.S. Struggles With?
Imagine walking into a healthcare facility in your community. You are feeling unwell and a little anxious, but you…
Rethinking Bed Linen Hygiene: How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets?
The subject of sheet washing looks out of touch and unnecessary but when you consider how many hours every…
The Hidden Dangers of Energy Drinks for Genetic Heart Conditions
Consuming beverages, energy drinks, that contain high amounts of caffeine and other stimulating ingredients, can be dangerous for people…
