The Mirembe National Mental Health Institute has encouraged Tanzanians who wish to stop drinking alcohol voluntarily, including those who have not yet developed an addiction, to seek treatment at the facility. Acting Executive Director Dr Innocent Mwombeki made the remarks while receiving the medication imported into the country through the Medical Stores Department (MSD) and...
The Medical Stores Department (MSD) has imported the first shipment of Naltrexone, a medication used in the treatment of alcohol addiction, in a move aimed at improving access to care for people struggling with alcohol dependence. The drug was procured through a partnership between MSD and the Mirembe National Mental Health Institute as part of...
Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi has said Tanzania is positioning itself to become a centre of excellence for cancer treatment expertise and training in Sub-Saharan Africa. Speaking at the IAEA Scientific Forum in Vienna, Austria, he said Tanzania has made significant progress in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment through investments made by the government under the...
During the 2025/2026 financial year, the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) treated 270 patients from outside Tanzania. MOI Executive Director, Ambassador Dr. Mpoki Ulisubisya, said the patients came from Comoros, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda, Burundi, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Tanzanian scientists are increasingly turning to gene-based technologies in the fight against malaria, signalling a shift towards more advanced, home-grown solutions to one of the country’s most persistent public health challenges. The approach centres on what researchers describe as gene-drive technology—a method that allows specific genetic traits to spread rapidly through mosquito populations. The goal...
By Gulatone Masiga Tanzania has marked a major milestone by hosting the second international conference of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam. This is more than just an event—it reflects growing global confidence in Tanzania’s healthcare capacity, direction, and achievements. Beyond the conference,...
Your body often sends quiet signals when it’s overwhelmed—but many people ignore them until it’s too late. Here are key warning signs that your body may be under chronic stress: Waking up frequently between 2–4 a.m., even when you’re tired, could be your nervous system stuck in overdrive. Constant fatigue, even after a full night’s...
Tanzania has introduced broader strategies aimed at strengthening healthcare services across the country, with a focus on improving access, efficiency, and overall service delivery. The government is prioritizing system-wide improvements to ensure that quality healthcare reaches more citizens, especially in underserved areas. A key part of the strategy involves enhancing the capacity of healthcare workers...
Tanzania is strengthening its commitment to using technology as a key driver of socio-economic progress, positioning digital innovation at the center of its national development strategy. The government is increasingly focusing on modern technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to improve productivity, service delivery, and overall economic performance. Officials say the country is actively creating platforms...
By: Kit Klarenberg, December 10, 2025 The US government’s National Endowment for Democracy (NED) spent hundreds of thousands of dollars tutoring dozens of Nepalese youth on “strategies and skills in organizing protests and demonstrations” prior to a violent coup which overthrew the government of Nepal in September 2025, leaked documents show. The documents reveal a clandestine campaign...