For many women, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is far more than a minor inconvenience. Hormonal fluctuations during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle can impact […]
Category: Health
Tanzania Moves to Crack Down on Illegal Herbal Practitioners
The government of Tanzania has ordered a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed herbal practitioners, citing growing concerns over public health and the safety of alternative medicine. […]
Why Drug Shortages Persist in Tanzania Despite Sweeping Health Reforms
Despite significant health sector reforms in Tanzania, persistent shortages of essential medicines continue to challenge the country’s healthcare system, raising concerns about the effectiveness of […]
Frequent Ejaculation Linked to Improved Sperm Quality, Study Finds
A new global study suggests that more frequent ejaculation may play a key role in improving sperm quality, challenging long-standing assumptions about male fertility. For […]
Health Experts Urge Ban on Trans Fats as Heart Disease Cases Rise in Uganda
Nutritionists and civil society organisations are calling on the government to urgently eliminate industrially produced trans fats from Uganda’s food supply, warning that their continued […]
India Raises Alarm Over Misuse Risks as Cheap Weight-Loss Drugs Flood Market
Health authorities in India have issued a strong warning over the potential misuse of newly available low-cost weight-loss drugs, following the arrival of generic versions […]
China-Tanzania Free Medical Camp Brings Relief to Rukwa Residents
Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region – March 22, 2026 – A collaborative free medical camp organized by Tanzania and Chinese health experts has provided much-needed healthcare services […]
EU Backs Tanzanian Initiative to Boost Cross-Border Health Training
Dar es Salaam, March 22, 2026 – The European Union has funded a Tanzanian project aimed at strengthening cross-border health training, officials confirmed. The initiative […]
Uganda Records Major Gains in Malaria Fight as 87% of Households Own Mosquito Nets
Uganda has made significant progress in the fight against malaria, with 87% of households now owning at least one mosquito net, according to a new […]
Tanzania to issue new guidelines to reduce treatment costs
The government of Tanzania is preparing new national guidelines aimed at reducing the cost of medical treatment and improving access to healthcare services for citizens. […]