The government of Tanzania launched a four-year national strategic plan for ear and hearing care 2019/23 with a promise to reach the most rural places.   Ummy Mwalimu, Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, said, "the government had made outstanding efforts to make sure there was a significant reduction in the number of people with hearing impairment."   She said, "this has been.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 2nd July 2019

The Health ministry has launched a new vaccine meant to protect people against meningitis A in five target countries as part of routine immunisation. Meningitis is a bacterial infection of the protective membranes (meninges) that surround the brain and spinal cord.   The campaign was launched at Lodwar County Referral Hospital. The ministry said, "it will target an estimated three million people aged between one and 29.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 2nd July 2019

The government of Zanzibar have shown an interest to work with General Electric and KAYI Medical International in order to update its healthcare system.   Ali Iddi, Zanzibar's Second Vice President Ambassador, gave the pledge when he met with representatives of KAYI Medical International led by its General Manager Batur Engin.   "Zanzibar would welcome reputable international organisations to modernise its healthcare",.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 21st May 2019

According to Chief Executive Officer of Gradian Health Systems, Mr Stephen Rudy, "the high tech medical equipment, known as Universal Anesthesia Machine (UAM), can generate medical oxygen and work without power." “The equipment can save valuable time, money and lives during surgery,’’ said Mr Rudy.   A $3million project that was launched on World Health Day, by the government in cooperation with a US-based.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 6th May 2019

The Nepal's high level delegation which was led by H.E. Mr Upendra Yadav, who is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population of Nepal and three members of the Nepal Parliamentarian of Federalism visited to Ethiopia. The visit was specialy to understand the entire administrative and political structure of Ethiopia with an prominence of federalism focusing to the health system and to understand the processes used to design.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 24th April 2019

A Korean company, dealing in manufacturing of medical facilities, will invest in Tanzania as it requests to get a share of the East African country’s remunerative pharmaceutical market. South Korean producer of medical equipment eyes Tanzania. The Radian Qbio managing director, Prof Sang Young said that his firm was interested in selling and investing in setting up a plant to manufacture medical equipment in Tanzania. The.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 24th April 2019

The announcement has been made by the Tanzanian Government  that Tanzania is all set to begin construction of 67 new district health facilities countrywide. The construction of the new facilities are aimed and focused at diminishing challenges which are faced by the people from rural areas. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa, said, “The plan is to have quality healthcare closer to the people so that they don’t have to travel long.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 28th March 2019

The MoU was signed between the ministries of Innovation & Technology, Health, and Trade & Industry and also Investment Commission.   It is a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enable government institutions to work in collaboration to understand the need of manufacturing of medical equipments locally.   It is said to help to mobilize efforts in encouraging innovation among the youth and promote entrepreneurs and.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 21st March 2019

The government of Tanzania is set to come up with a National Infectious Diseases Hospital that will be the only centre which will deal with chronic Tuberculosis B and HIV. The National Tuberculosis (TB) Hospital facility will have a new three storey laboratory.   The hospital will be able to provide information to hospitals all over the country on how to deal with these diseases.  It will also provide training and services with.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 21st March 2019

Project C.U.R.E. in Tempe provides medical help to developing countries like helping pack shipments of medical supplies headed for some of the countries, including India, Ethiopia, Kenya and Mexico. Project C.U.R.E., the largest provider of donated medical supplies and equipment to developing countries on a worldwide basis. The organization, ranked by Forbes as one of the 20 most systematic large U.S. charities, was created in 1987 by.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 20th February 2019

According to Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), Investment Attractiveness index forecast Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania will be among Africa’s most attractive investment spot in 2019. According to the report, Ethiopia, which is Africa’s fastest-growing economy, has successfully survived to foster its comparative advantage, especially in agriculture and manufacturing, and its demand for goods and services is increasing remarkably.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 8th February 2019

CHIEF Government Chemist Laboratory Agency (CGCLA) has opened a brand new building and launched a polymer testing machine to facilitate effective service delivery in analysis, particularly in health. Some members of the general public, together with the health workers and judiciary officers, United Nations agency were at the event recommended CGCLA for having the trendy and 1st polymer machine in island. "We are watching for the.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 14th January 2019