Budget targets new diseases

>The government  said it was a Budget of the people, but wananchi said it was yet another financial statement they know nothing about.

The government’s resolve to nip in the bud the breakout of cassava disease in Mara Region is welcome. In fact, it should be extended to other staple food crops such as banana and maize.

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania will be $2.6 billion (about 6 trillion) richer in 15 years if it succeeds in its efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), a new global report says.

>Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA) has warned of an outbreak of water borne diseases following the short rains season that began early this month in some parts of the country. According to the agency, the rain will be a blessing in disguise for the energy and water sectors, as levels in rivers and other points are expected to improve from their current state in some parts of the country.

The burden of Malaria, HIV/Aids and Tuberculosis (TB) is still prevalent but the East African Community (EAC) bloc is now turning its focus on non-communicable diseases which are equally life-threatening.

Like many other countries in the world, Tanzania is making progress in dealing with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). But the burden of these chronic maladies is huge and poses a big threat to the wellbeing of society.

Africa urged to overcome the ‘fatal triangle’ of neglected diseases, neglected people and neglected health systems

Dar es Salaam. Kidney ailments threaten tens of hundreds of Tanzanians.

We will fight together against diseases and disaster: SADC  Devdiscourse