Kampala, Uganda – Uganda has unveiled a new Integrated Service Delivery Implementation Plan aimed at ending new HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women […]
Category: Health
Tanzanian Doctor Pioneers Phototherapy Innovation to Transform Healthcare Treatment
DAR ES SALAAM, March 9, 2026 — A Tanzanian medical doctor is pioneering the use of Phototherapy in the country’s healthcare system, introducing innovative approaches […]
EACOP Launches Programme to Improve Menstrual Health and Keep Girls in School
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has launched a new initiative aimed at improving menstrual health and hygiene among schoolgirls in Tanzania, with the […]
How Kenya Plans to Manage Rotavirus Vaccine Shortage
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has announced a temporary shortage of the rotavirus vaccine, which is used to protect infants from severe diarrhoea and dehydration. The […]
Tanzania to Begin Local Production of Ambulances
Batilda Burian has announced that Tanzania is preparing to begin local production of ambulances in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s emergency health services. […]
Menopause at Work: Protecting Women’s Health, Safety, and Careers
Menopause often coincides with a woman’s peak professional years, when she may hold senior roles while managing heavy work and family responsibilities. However, workplaces frequently […]
Diagnostic dilemma: A parasite never before seen in humans was behind a woman’s lung infection, organ damage and forgetfulness — hidden inside her body
A 64-year-old woman in New South Wales, Australia, suffered for nearly a year with worsening symptoms before doctors discovered that a rare parasite — never […]
Uganda AIDS Commission and Iteso Cultural Union Join Forces to Fight Rising HIV Infections in Teso
The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has partnered with the Iteso Cultural Union (ICU) to address the rising number of HIV infections in the Teso sub-region. […]
Tanzania Issues Public Health Alert as Covid-19, Influenza and Dengue Cases Rise
The Government of Tanzania has issued a public health alert following an increase in cases of Covid-19, influenza, and dengue fever in different parts of […]
Uganda Shifts Malaria Strategy Toward Sustainable Control Measures
Uganda is reassessing its malaria control strategy, placing stronger emphasis on long-term and sustainable interventions such as indoor residual spraying (IRS) and larviciding, as the […]