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U.S CDC and Amref Collaborate to Reduce Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission in Simiyu RegionU.S CDC and Amref Collaborate to Reduce Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission in Simiyu Region

U.S CDC and Amref Collaborate to Reduce Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission in Simiyu Region

In the fight against HIV, Tanzania is making significant progress in achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets by 2025. One of…

1 year ago
Four UHC bills to be signed into law as government warns those opposed to itFour UHC bills to be signed into law as government warns those opposed to it

Four UHC bills to be signed into law as government warns those opposed to it

President William Ruto is set to sign the proposed Universal Health Coverage (UHC) bills into law on Thursday. The bills…

1 year ago
Community Health Promoters Strengthening Universal Health CoverageCommunity Health Promoters Strengthening Universal Health Coverage

Community Health Promoters Strengthening Universal Health Coverage

Jescah Chemutai is a Community Health Promoter (CHP) from Choruapkirgir village,Kapkatet in Kericho County.She has been helping her community access…

1 year ago
CS Nakhumicha: Primary healthcare will be the backbone of universal healthcareCS Nakhumicha: Primary healthcare will be the backbone of universal healthcare

CS Nakhumicha: Primary healthcare will be the backbone of universal healthcare

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has revealed that primary healthcare will be the backbone of Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC). In…

1 year ago
The exodus to the global north that leaves Africa without health workersThe exodus to the global north that leaves Africa without health workers

The exodus to the global north that leaves Africa without health workers

Nairobi, Oct 6 (EFE) - Long lines at hospitals or endless working hours are some of the consequences of the…

1 year ago
Overturning Roe v. Wade: Concerns for Accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services, Including Safe AbortionOverturning Roe v. Wade: Concerns for Accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services, Including Safe Abortion

Overturning Roe v. Wade: Concerns for Accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services, Including Safe Abortion

PMNCH special report One-third of respondents to a survey of PMNCH partners believe there is less access to sexual and…

2 years ago
The world hopes to enact a pandemic treaty by May 2024. Will it succeed or flail?The world hopes to enact a pandemic treaty by May 2024. Will it succeed or flail?

The world hopes to enact a pandemic treaty by May 2024. Will it succeed or flail?

At the height of the pandemic, world leaders proposed a bold idea. They envisioned a pandemic treaty that would obligate…

2 years ago
Amref Health Africa in Tanzania Launches a New Strategic Plan for 2023-2030.Amref Health Africa in Tanzania Launches a New Strategic Plan for 2023-2030.

Amref Health Africa in Tanzania Launches a New Strategic Plan for 2023-2030.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – September 15th, 2023 – Amref Health Africa in Tanzania has launched its country strategic plan…

2 years ago
Primary health care is key to ending HIVAids threat by 2030Primary health care is key to ending HIVAids threat by 2030

Primary health care is key to ending HIVAids threat by 2030

I remember vividly the first time I came face to face with the magnitude of the ravaging HIV epidemic in…

2 years ago
Africa Climate Summit 2023: Experts criticise omitting health from main agendaAfrica Climate Summit 2023: Experts criticise omitting health from main agenda

Africa Climate Summit 2023: Experts criticise omitting health from main agenda

Health practitioners and experts attending the inaugural Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, have expressed displeasure with the exclusion of…

2 years ago