Oxygen is the most critical medicine for people with severe COVID-19, yet its supplies are unstable in many countries. Without a significant investment in oxygen infrastructure, those whose illness is severe and who cannot access oxygen will die.
Like in many countries in the continent, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed significant gaps in the health care system - one of them being lack of a Public Health Laboratory (PHL) in Unguja, Zanzibar.
23 February 2022, Zanzibar: The World Health Organization in Tanzania handed over to the Ministry of Health in Zanzibar medical equipment and supplies to support national efforts in battling the COVID-19 pandemic and Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Island.
25-26 November 2021, Dar es Salaam:This year, the Nephrology Society of Tanzania organized its 7th scientific conference under the theme “Optimizing kidney care in the era of C
26 October 2021 – Zanzibar: Physical inactivity is a leading risk factor for global mortality and regular physical activity is a known protective factor for the preven
17-19 November 2021, Dar es Salaam – Much progress has been made during the past two decades in coverage of births in health facilities; however, reductions in maternal and neonatal mortality remain slow.
The United Republic of Tanzania is set to introduce sweet-flavoured tablets for children living with the human immunodeficiency virus-HIV/AIDS. The development follows adaptation of new WHO global guidelines on HIV treatment and technical consultations among MOH and key players leading the national response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
13 December 2021- Dodoma: Investing in the early years of life has a profound impact on brain development, affecting a child’s learning, health, behaviour, and ultimately, income.
This year, Tanzania joined the global community in commemorating the United Nations International Day of Older Persons under the theme “Digital Equity for All Ages”.
