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Africa: Second Patient Reportedly Cured of HIV After Stem-Cell Therapy
opinion By This Is Africa A second patient has reportedly been cured of HIV, after stem-cell therapy, which could be a major milestone in the global fight against the AIDS epidemic. The report was released in the scientific journal Nature, and offers hope that a cure for HIV could be possible in the future, and not just a pipe dream. A second patient has reportedly been cured of HIV, which could be a major milestone, in the global fight against the AIDS epidemic.
Tanzania: Kcmc Clinic Now HIV Testing Model
By Daily News Reporter in Moshi THE child-centered family care clinic at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) has become a model in improving HIV testing, care and treatment services in Northern Tanzania and beyond. According to Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), KCMC hospital's child centered family clinic has been used to mentor 12 health sites in councils with high HIV infections in Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Manyara Region.
Stepping Up the Fight Against HIV Infections
Stepping Up the Fight Against HIV Infections Uganda Smoothing the Treatment Path for HIV/Aids Patients Tanzania Hit By Condoms Shortage As Zimbabwe's Currency Woes Persist, HIV+ Patients Feel the Pain Zimbabwe Preacher Fined for HIV Cure Claim Severe Drought in Africa Threatens to Drive New HIV Infections Meet The Teenagers Making an Aids-Free Zimbabwe a Reality The Struggle to End HIV Epidemic in Rural Mwenezi Why Knowing Your Status is Still a Huge Hurdle on World Aids Day World Aids Day -...
Uganda Smoothing the Treatment Path for HIV/Aids Patients
Uganda Smoothing the Treatment Path for HIV/Aids Patients Tanzania Hit By Condoms Shortage As Zimbabwe's Currency Woes Persist, HIV+ Patients Feel the Pain Zimbabwe Preacher Fined for HIV Cure Claim Severe Drought in Africa Threatens to Drive New HIV Infections Meet The Teenagers Making an Aids-Free Zimbabwe a Reality The Struggle to End HIV Epidemic in Rural Mwenezi Why Knowing Your Status is Still a Huge Hurdle on World Aids Day World Aids Day - How Namibia is Beating Other African...
Malawi: Low Condom Uptake Among Youth Worries Government
By Tione Andsen Government has expressed concern over low condom uptake and usage among the youth in the country in a drive to promote safe sex. Chief Director in the Ministry of Health and Population responsible for Safe Motherhood, Ethel Kapyepye disclosed this Saturday during the commemoration of 2019 International Condom Day (ICD) and launch of two brands of condoms at Chinsapo UNICEF ground in Lilongwe.
Tanzania: Government Reiterates Its Commitment to Vocational Training
By Godfrey Kahango Mbeya — Deputy Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled), Mr Anthony Mavunde said the government has decided to invest in technical education to provide better education to the youth who have missed formal education. Mr Mavunde said the move will also enable the country to generate more experts in various sectors.
Malawi: Youth Aren't Wearing Condoms, Ministry of Health Encourages Safe Sex
By Tione Andsen A number of sexually active young people do not use a condom when sleeping with, Chief Director in the Ministry of Health and Population responsible for Safe Motherhood, Ethel Kapyepye disclosed this Saturday. Kapyepye was speaking during the commemoration of 2019 International Condom Day (ICD) and launch of two brands of condoms at Chinsapo UNICEF ground in Lilongwe.
Tanzania: Kawe MP Halima Mdee Arrested By Police for Questioning
By Louis Kolumbia Dar es Salaam — Police at the Dar es Salaam Special Zone have arrested the Kawe Member of Parliament Halima Mdee (Chadema) and taken her for questioning after it was alleged that she made disrespectful statements against the government and President John Magufuli.
Tanzania: NMB Calls for Stakeholders to Join Force in Improving Education
By The Citizen Reporter Dodoma — Bahi District Commissioner, Mwanahamisi Mkunda has urged parents and guardians to support government initiatives towards improving education in public schools. Speaking during a handover ceremony, from which NMB Bank Plc donated desks and chairs worth Sh10 million to Mtitia and Bahi Secondary Schools, the DC said if parents, government and othe stakeholders like NMB join forces, challenges like lack of desks would be manageable.
Tanzania: Kili Marathon Race Number Collection Starts in Dar
WITH one week to go to the Kilimanjaro Premium Lager Marathon, the race number collection exercise starts today at Mlimani City. A statement issued by the organisers in Dar es Salaam said the exercise is set to start at 1pm-7pm and will proceed tomorrow at the same time.
Tanzania: Ministry Prepares Guidelines for Studies On Forests
By Lilian Lucas Morogoro — The government through the ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has started preparing national guidelines for conducting researches on forests and bees. This, according to he director of Forestry and Beekeeping Division at the ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Dr Ezekiel Mwakalugwa, will help ensure that every researcher adheres to proper procedures of carrying out studies.
Tanzania: French Senate Wants Strong Ties Between Paris and Dodoma
By Josephine Christopher Dar es Salaam — French senators proposed an establishment of close relation between Paris and Dodoma. The co-operation should be on land use, urban planning and implementation of various projects to address the challenges of climate change. The senators proposed that, during their meeting with Tanzania foreign affairs and East Africa co-operation minister DrAugustine Mahiga during his tour of France.
Tanzania Plays Host to Top Trade Exhibihition
By John Namkwahe Dar es Salaam — At least 36 Indian companies are participating in the 14th edition of the International Trade Exhibition (Tanzania Trade Show) that started yesterday at the Diamond Jubilee Hall. The exhibition, which will run for two days, has brought together business communities from other countries, which include South Africa, China, Poland, and Saudi Arabia. Exhibitors from different countries are displaying over 300 products.
Tanzania: Dar and Paris Reinforce Business, Investment Ties
TANZANIA and France have promised to strengthen development cooperation and increase ties in business and investments. The cooperation also seeks solutions to conflicts facing the Great Lakes Region, the Indian Ocean Zone and other security challenges in those areas. This was said yesterday by foreign ministers of the two countries in Paris as they met for negotiations.
Tanzania: Court Adjourns CUF Case, to Give Ruling Next Month
By Faustine Kapama THE High Court yesterday adjourned until next month a ruling on the leadership impasse, involving the Registered Board of Trustees of Civic United Front (CUF) and embattled chairman, Prof Ibrahim Lipumba and others. Judge Benhajj Masoud was to decide on a number of issues, in particular, whether Prof Lipumba is the legitimate boss of the opposition party, but the session was pushed forward to March 17, 2019.
Tanzania: Court Assessors Find 1st Accused Guilty of Pupil's Murder Offence
By Meddy Mulisa in Bukoba THE three Court Assessors for the murder case PI No 56/2018 facing two Kibeta Primary School teachers in Bukoba Municipal Council unanimously told Judge Lameck Mlacha that the first accused, Respicius Patrick Mutazangira, is guilty of murder. The two accused were identified as Respicius Patrick Mutazangira (51) and Helieth Gerald (47).
Tanzania: Shutting Down the Internet Doesn't Work - but Governments Keep Doing It
By George Ogola As the internet continues to gain considerable power and agency around the world, many governments have moved to regulate it. And where regulation fails, some states resort to internet shutdowns or deliberate disruptions. The statistics are staggering. In India alone, there were 154 internet shutdowns between January 2016 and May 2018. This is the most of any country in the world. But similar shutdowns are becoming common on the African continent.
Tanzania: Kawe Legislator Mdee Finally Granted Bail in 'Seditious' Claims
By Fortune Francis Dar es Salaam — Police in Dar es Salaam have finally granted bail to Kawe Member of Parliament (MP) on the ticket of the opposition Chadema, Ms Halima Mdee, after questioning her for over 24 hours. The outspoken MP is accused of issuing seditious statement during her rally at Mikocheni Ward on Friday last week. Ms Mdee, who is also the chairperson of Chadema women's wing (Bawacha), responded to a call by the regional police officer on Saturday before being detained.
Africa: Bill Gates On Why Africa Is Important Despite Hurdles
Bill Gates, the creator of the ubiquitous Microsoft Windows and now a global philanthropist, recently addressed the nations of the African Union at their annual summit in Addis Ababa and urged them to invest more in their health systems. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is one of the largest private philanthropic organizations in the world and spends $2 billion a year on Africa alone, largely to improve health and agriculture with access to vaccines and more productive seeds.
Tanzania: PM Expected to Commence Tour of Kilimanjaro Region
By Janeth Joseph Moshi — The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Kassim Majaliwa, is expected to arrive in Kilimanjaro Region on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 5pm for a three-day official visit of the region, starting tomorrow on February 22. While in the region, the Prime Minister will pay an official visit to Hai, Siha and Rombo districts, whereby he will launch different projects and talk to residents at public meetings.
Tanzania: New Law Expected to Improve Transport
By Rosemary Mirondo Dar es Salaam — Tanzania has created marine and surface transport regulatory authorities. That is expected to improve transport, according to National Institute of Transport rector Zakaria Mganilwa. Initially, Tanzania had one transport regulator. But as technology improves and mode of transport expands it became difficult to meet the demand.
Tanzania: Kagera Struggles to Eliminate Malnutrition
By Meddy Mulisa in Bukoba MORE efforts are needed to ensure that unnecessary deaths among children aged below five years are brought to an end. A recent survey shows that almost 41.7 per cent of children in Kagera Region are suffering from malnutrition. The survey indicates that the rate of stunting stands at 34.7 per cent. Under weight at 13.4 per cent, wasting at 3.8 per cent, anemia among children at 59 per cent.
Tanzania: Soft Drink Producers Retrench 720 Workers
By Alex Malanga Dar es Salaam — Soft drink producers laid off 722 employees between late 2017 and early last year due to cash-flow constraints, The Citizen has learnt. They attribute the shrinkage in cash flow to, among others, delayed payments of 15 per cent refundable import duty on industrial sugar, tough operational conditions and increased competition.
Tanzania: Why Jailing of Ivory Kingpins Matters
Photo: The Citizen Chinese national Yang Feng Glan dubbed "queen of Ivory" . By The Citizen Reporter Dar es Salaam — Tuesday's jailing of the 'ivory queen' means two of Tanzania's foremost ivory kingpins are now behind bars, signaling a major turning point in efforts to combat poaching and protect Tanzania's endangered elephants. The global community heartily received the news of the jailing of Chinese woman Yang Feng Glan, 69, whose notoriety in the business earned her the 'queen of ivory' tag.
Tanzania: Is Witchcraft New Enemy to Our Country?
By Kiangiosekazi Wa-Nyoka IN one of his invaluable writings to his people, the Father of this Nation Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere once remarked, "We should run while others are walking." Others are going to the moon while we are still lagging behind.
Tanzania: NEMC Gives Thumbs Up to Uranium Plan
By The Citizen Reporter Dar es Salaam — The National Environment Management Council (Nemc) yesterday applauded the launch of a pilot project, which seeks to ensure researches are carried out before starting mining uranium in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia and Namibia.
Tanzania: Horticultural Exports Set for Fresh Boost
By Zephania Ubwani Arusha — The government is looking for ways to introduce scheduled cargo flights for exporters of horticultural produce and fish. One of the options is for the newly-revamped Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) to buy air cargo planes. Works, Transport and Communications minister Isack Kamwelwe told a business forum here yesterday that discussions were underway between the government and stakeholders in the two sectors on the need for dedicated cargo flights.
Tanzania: Serengeti Boys Intensify Drills for Afcon U-17 Finals
Under-17 football team, Serengeti Boys have intensified training at the Agakhan grounds in Arusha, to keep shape for the 2019 Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. Tanzania is hosting this youth's tournament for the first time this April and Serengeti Boys will compete by virtue of being the hosts. The team shifted up gear, mounting tight drills in camp preparing for the finals.
Tanzania: Building of Crucial Drugs Factories Near Completion
By Hellen Nachilongo Dar es Salaam — Construction of two pharmaceutical factories that are meant to help Tanzania reduce its expenditure on imported drugs is at advanced stages, a spot check has established. Every year Tanzania loses over Sh800 billion on importing medicine and medical supplies, data obtained from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment shows.
Tanzania: Simba, Azam in Cut-Throat Tie
By Betram Lengama MAINLAND Premier League defending champions, Simba will be looking to strengthen their title defence campaign today, when they face second-placed Azam FC at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Recent victories against Egyptians Al Ahly in CAF Champions League group stage, as well as win over traditional rivals Young Africans and African Lyon in previous league matches will give Simba perfect momentum going into the game against Azam today.
Tanzania: Azam FC, Simba Meet in Crucial League Match
By Majuto Omary Dar es Salaam — Mainland Tanzania big guns, Azam FC and Simba SC meet today at the National Stadium in the ongoing Premier League from 4pm. The match is expected to be a thrilling one as the two teams need victory to improve their chances in the league standing. Azam FC are placed second with 50 points from 24 matches while Simba are at the third place after collecting 42 points from 17 matches.
Tanzania: Education Project to Help Improve Health Services
Dar es Salaam — Health sector stakeholders on Thursday expressed optimism over the newly launched project--the Transforming Health Professionals Education in Tanzania (THET).
Tanzania: Oxfam to Empower Women to Boost Economic Development
OXFAM in Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to continue empowering women, as the Non-Governmental Organisation insisted that it understands the role played by women in economic development. The organisation's Country Director, Francis Odokorach said here during a twoday 'Animators Summit' that Oxfam partners with local organisations to empower community animators through digital tools to participate in addressing issues that are most relevant to development in their communities.
Tanzania: Climate Change Critical - Envoy
By Mary Ramadhani French companies have stressed the importance of galvanizing the fight against climate change and urban pollution, in the wake of rising use of fossil energies. Implementing a 'low carbon' strategy is now compulsory and is deemed to be considerably beneficial.
Tanzania: Ministry Embarks On Study Guidelinesfor Forests, Bees
By Lilian Lucas Morogoro — The government through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has started preparing the national study guidelines on forests and bees so to help identify studies conducted by different researchers in the country's sector.
Tanzania: Tanesco Directed to Supply Power in New Drugs Firms
By John Namkwahe Dar es Salaam — Health minister Ummy Mwalimu on Thursday, February 21, 2019 issued a one-week ultimatum to Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) to supply electricity to new pharmaceutical firms; Vista Pharma Ltd and Kairuki Pharmaceutical Ltd located in the Coast Region in order to facilitate installation of machines.
Tanzania: Student's Suicide Stuns Residents
By Hamida Shariff Morogoro — "It is a child who does not know her biological parents; a child who does not know where she was born; a child who wants to die sooner than later. Anyone who reads this message from this diary will know the exact date when this child died".
Tanzania: 19 People Dead Ingrisly Mbeya Road Accident
By Stephano Simbeye Mbozi — Seventeen people died on the spot in Mbeya and two others were pronounced dead at hospital after a minibus they were travelling in collided head-on with a lorry that was heading to Dar es Salaam from Tunduma. The accident, according to police reports, occurred at around 9pm on Thursday at Senjele Hill in Mbozi District, just a few kilometres from the border between Songwe and Mbeya Districts. Those who died include 15 females and four males.
Tanzania: Police Grill Sugu for Hours Over Incitement
By Godfrey Kahango Mbeya — Mbeya Urban Member of Parliament(MP) Joseph Mbilinyi spent many hours at a police station being interrogatedfor allegedly uttering remarks, which were considered as incitement. The police claimed that Mr Mbilinyi's statements were also abusive and disrespect to government authorities on Identity Cards, which were issued by President John Magufuli to small scale entrepreneurs across the country.
Uganda: Report Shows How Laws Discriminate Against HIV Positive People
By Anthony Wesaka Kampala — Various existing laws criminalise people living with HIV/ Aids, according to a new report released in Kampala on Thursday. The report is titled: "Draft report on the assessment and mapping of the legal environment on provisions of HIV and TB services to let populations, persons living with HIV and tuberculosis" "The existing legal framework is not favourable for some categories of the key, vulnerable and priority populations to freely access health services in Uganda.
Tanzania: Govt Hit By Shortage of Free Condoms
By Nahashon Musungu Tanzania's government has confirmed an acute condom shortage of free condoms in the country. The shortage has been heavily experienced in Njombe and Shinyala regions. Tanzania's deputy Health Minister Faustine Ndugulile has confirmed the shortage. The two regions have a combined population of over two million people, according to a 2012 study.
Why The Jailing of Tanzanian Ivory Kingpins Matters
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Judges Busy, Says Kenya Court After Delaying Anti-Gay Law Ruling
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Tanzania Hit By Condoms Shortage
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