As we age, our bodies undergo many changes – and one of the most significant is how we handle calcium. Calcium is a mineral essential not just for strong bones and teeth but also for proper muscle function, nerve signaling and blood clotting. For older adults, maintaining adequate calcium intake becomes increasingly important to prevent…
You know the type – they sing too loud,Their hands are raised above the crowd.They “Hallelujah!” on repeat,Then post it live with shaky beat.Their phone more saved than even them.They dance with joy at every song,Then criticise the choir’s wrong.They hug the pastor, front and bold,Then mutter gossip cold as gold.“Amen,” they end – then…
As people age, the body’s needs change—so do the risks for health complications. Among the most important, yet often overlooked, nutrients for the elderly is Vitamin D. Nicknamed the “sunshine vitamin,” Vitamin D plays a crucial role in bone strength, immune defense and even longevity. What does Vitamin D do?Vitamin D helps the body absorb…
The development of the local pharmaceutical industry is of paramount importance due to its direct impact on public health, economic development, and national resilience. A local pharmaceutical sector ensures a more reliable supply of essential medicines, particularly for diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and other non-communicable diseases. Strengthening this sector capacity enhances health security…
For far too long, Africa has not fully owned its post-independence transformation agenda. Yes, our founding fathers fought for freedom from colonialism and other forms of institutionalised oppression. But beyond that, there can be somewhat a second-tier being rise to the selfishness. Many noble liberation goals have now been substituted by something quite different: the…
We warmly welcome our weekly readers to this week’s edition of our Health Diaries column, where we delve into various disease-related topics, simplifying complex concepts for our audiences. In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an almost unavoidable part of life. Whether due to financial pressure, work demands, family responsibilities or personal challenges, emotional stress…
In Tanzania, a child is defined as a person below the age of 18. This definition is in accordance with the Constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania of 1977 and various international conventions on the rights of the child, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Moreover, the Law of…
The heavens opened and the monsoon winds blew furiously. So, however, it was back to the beach to see what birds we could spot, knowing the wind would scent-lift the chance of people for walkers and add charm to our tranquil walk, as all sorts of birds from across the globe had arrived at these…
There’s a hunger crisis creeping through East Africa — and it’s no longer just a distant headline. It’s real, it’s growing, and it’s putting millions of lives at risk. World Vision has raised the alarm. In Ethiopia, over 10 million people are severely food insecure. In Kenya, more than a third of the population is…
Last week in this very column, I wrote about “Village Life to JKT: My 1973 Buhemba Experience.”Naturally, this piece revived mixed memories among several Bongolanders of my generation who went through this mandatory exercise after completing high school in the 1970s and 1980s. A few of them wanted more—rightly so. They argued that my narrative,…
