Tanzania will now be included in Unitaid's East African Program of Oxygen Access (EAPOA), a US$22 million project aimed at creating sustainable medical oxygen supplies throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Tanzania is now beginning the second phase of the initiative, which was first introduced in Kenya in October 2024. Today's formal ground breaking ceremony in Dar es Salaam was attended by His Excellency Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa. Prime.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 3rd April 2025

The government of Kenya received a Sh1.8 billion grant from China to upgrade important hospitals across the country, which has boosted the country's healthcare system. The agreement was signed at the Treasury Building this morning by Guo Haiyan, the ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Kenya and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi. "This grant is a significant step in strengthening our healthcare infrastructure and.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 3rd April 2025

The Medical Stores Department in Tanzania has issued a work order to Cupid Limited, which manufactures IVD kits, personal lubricants and female and male condoms, for the supply of male condoms valued at around Rs. 42 crore. This order, which is scheduled to be implemented between May and July 2025, is a component of a framework agreement with an international corporation. As a result, the shares of Cupid Limited, which has a market.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 10th March 2025

The Social Health Authority (SHA), according to President William Ruto, is dedicated to guaranteeing fair and reasonably priced access to healthcare. According to the President, the new care will propel the nation closer to attaining Universal Health Coverage (UHC), especially when combined with the work of Community Health Promoters (CHP). In order to take advantage of this revolutionary healthcare program, the Head of State.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 10th March 2025

A new project has been signed with the goal of strengthening the battle against cancer in women in Tanzania and Kenya. Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) in Kenya and Tanzania is in charge of this joint project, which is supported by the Gates Foundation (GF) and the Aga Khan Foundation Tanzania, France via the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group. In the two countries, it will help almost 7.4 million people. The East Africa.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 10th February 2025

After the groundbreaking ceremony for the new five-story Kegonga Hospital in Kuria East Sub County, Migori County will soon have a second level four hospital facility. Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko, who oversaw the event at the Kegonga Sub County Hospital, recognised that the project's 300 beds would be a major step towards improving healthcare infrastructure and guaranteeing Kuria locals improved access to healthcare. Improving health.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 10th February 2025

With great pleasure, JSI announces that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has chosen them to lead the USAID NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora (Better Supply, Better Health) Activity in Tanzania. Through the 10-year activity, Tanzania's supply chain and pharmaceutical management (SC&PM) systems will be significantly strengthened to guarantee sustainable access to and appropriate use of reasonably priced, safe,.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 9th January 2025

H.E. Hiroshi Matsuura, Japanese Ambassador to Kenya, handed over two new projects at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH). The new 1.5 Tesla MRI at MTRH's Memorial Wing will increase healthcare service provision to thousands of patients from Western Kenya's 25 counties and beyond. Ambassador Hiroshi stated in his statement that Japan is pleased to be working with Kenya in various areas of healthcare and added that the new 1.5.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 9th January 2025

The African Development Bank's Board of Directors has granted a $75 million loan to Tanzania to cover the second stage of the Centre of Excellence for Skills and Tertiary Education in Biomedical Sciences project. The project's overall cost is anticipated to be $83.3 million, with the Tanzanian government giving $8.33 million in counterpart funding. The project will last five years, from 2025 to 2029. The overall objective is to create.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th December 2024

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Kenya-based Med Aditus Pharmaceutical Kenya Limited (Med Aditus) have signed a heads-of-terms agreement for a project preparation facility on the sidelines of the fourth African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Conference in Kisumu, Kenya. The project preparation facility will be used to help fund feasibility studies for the establishment of Med Aditus' pharmaceutical manufacturing.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 4th December 2024

Shalina Healthcare is now targeting the Kenyan consumer market by introducing international brands.The company is counting on the opening of its consumer segment to launch brands like Germol, a personal hygiene care company that has improved the lives of millions of people in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to Vikas Khandelwal, vice president and business head for East Africa.According to Khandelwal, Germol won the SuperBrand 2023 title in.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 11th November 2024

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the M-Pesa Foundation and Zuri Health will hold four specialized medical camps with an emphasis on screening for and offering treatment for breast, prostate, cervical, and colon cancer.KES 36 million has been allocated to these camps by the M-Pesa Foundation. Future camps will take place in Taita Taveta, Homa Bay, and Murang'a Counties. The inaugural camp was hosted at Uhuru Gardens Primary School.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 11th November 2024