Authorities in Zanzibar, Tanzania, commended the Chinese aid effort for controlling schistosomiasis, or bilharzia, stating that it has contributed to the disease's eradication in the Indian Ocean islands.The principal secretary of the Zanzibar Ministry of Health, Katibu Mkuu Habiba, and the coordinator of the Ministry of Health on Pemba Island, Khamis Bilali Ali, expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the China-aid Project on Schistosomiasis.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th August 2024

According to Zanzibar President Hussein Mwinyi, the isles are providing their citizens with specialized and ultra-specialized medical services that meet internationally recognized standards.This indicates that we are improving and expanding the services we provide to the public. The services that individuals were previously forced to seek outside of our nation are now reasonably priced here," he continued.During the Tanzania Ophthalmology.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 2nd July 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO), with funding from the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office, has contributed supplies and equipment to the Kigoma Region of Tanzania in order to improve WASH and infection prevention control (IPC) at medical facilities, as well as preparedness and response against epidemics.This is a component of the UN Kigoma Joint Programme's endeavors to strengthen human health security in Kigoma through cooperative efforts.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 2nd July 2024

The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) and the Ministry of Health in Zanzibar have reached an agreement for the procurement of materials meant to enhance health care, particularly for women and children.Unicef will assist in the provision of necessary medications and food items, medical equipment for refurbished healthcare facilities, vehicles for the Department of Preventive Services, and project management teams through the procurement.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 4th June 2024

To address SDG implementation issues affecting human health, the Aga Khan University Medical College, EA has formed a coalition with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Kenya Forum.The project aims to address inequalities related to the advancement of health and health-related Sustainable Development Goals (HHSDGs) in Kenya and improve community health and well-being through the CHOICE Project, an initiative of the Institute for Global.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 4th June 2024

Longer lifespans are associated with higher cancer incidence. East Africa is seeing rising cancer rates due to a number of factors, including a move away from traditional, protective diets and pollutants in the food, water, and air.Over the past four years, the Tanzania Comprehensive Cancer Project (TCCP) has attempted to make improvements in this regard. Through a collaboration between the Institut Curie, the Government of Tanzania, the Bugando.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 7th May 2024

 "The 24th MEDEXPO KENYA 2024" will be in Nairobi this month from the 17 - 19 April 2024 at the Sarit Expo Center in Nairobi. The premier trade exhibition will be inaugurated by Hon. Juma Mukhwana, the Principal Secretary, for the State Department of Industry, Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry at 11 AM East Africa Time. The opening ceremony will be attended by Ambassadors and High Commissioners from various countries along with.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 12th April 2024

Kenyans will gain from increased institutional capacity to provide essential health services as well as improvements in the standard and uptake of primary healthcare services. Important beneficiaries include refugees and host communities in Garissa and Turkana, as well as women and children from low-income families who mostly depend on primary healthcare services.In order to help Kenya get closer to universal health coverage (UHC), major.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 8th April 2024

Kenyans will gain from increased institutional capacity to provide essential health services as well as improvements in the standard and uptake of primary healthcare services. Important beneficiaries include refugees and host communities in Garissa and Turkana, as well as women and children from low-income families who mostly depend on primary healthcare services.In order to help Kenya get closer to universal health coverage (UHC), major.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 8th April 2024

The International Vaccine Institute (IVI), a global organization whose goal is to find, create and distribute safe, efficient and reasonably priced vaccines for global health, announced today that it will establish a Country and Project Office in Kenya to oversee the Advancing Vaccine End-to-End Capabilities (AVEC) initiative in Africa and other joint ventures in the areas of vaccine research, development and training with Kenyan.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 4th March 2024

The Novo Nordisk Foundation helped to develop the program at the Kenya Medical Training College's Gatundu campus.The Novo Nordisk Foundation launched the project in 2023 with the goal of reducing health disparities. Its initial focus is on the education of medical professionals in underprivileged areas of India and East Africa.The overworked healthcare systems in low- and middle-income nations like Kenya served as the impetus for the.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 2nd February 2024

Africa Healthcare Network (AHN), a leading provider of dialysis services in Africa, has received a $20 million equity and debt investment from Africa50 and AfricInvest, two leading African institutions, as well as Tokyo-based Ohara Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.The funding will allow AHN to expand more quickly and address significant gaps in the availability of high-quality, affordable renal care throughout Africa.Africa50, the lead investor, invests.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 10th January 2024