How diseases hurt economy

>The shilling once again performed poorly against the dollar this week making it the seventh in a row.It is an unprecedented stretch of losses in almost three years.

Moody’s said the strike by more than 200,000 engineering and metal workers would damage South Africa's “already deteriorating reputation among investors.”

>Tanzania maintained its place as one of 20 fastest growing economies in the world with its average growth rate of 6.9 per cent between 2005 and last calendar year, it has been reported.

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.

The Health and Social Welfare ministry is set to implement a robust plan in a bid to find a lasting solution for diseases bedeviling the country.

>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.

Arusha. Free movement of people in East Africa, desired by policy makers to speed up regional integration, has fueled infectious diseases, particularly HIV/Aids and tuberculosis, it was observed here on Wednesday.

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