By Mboneko Munyaga The story of a man who allegedly hanged himself after a dispute involving two goats in Arusha recently reminded me of what a senior psychiatrist at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Dar es Salaam once told me about the link between depression and suicide. The tragedy is that, rather than raising alarm,…
Mzee Amir Somji (left) and Veteran golfer General Mirisho Sarakikya (right). (Photo by a Correspondent) By The Arusha News Correspondent Gary Chadha emerged champion of the Mzee Somji’s 90th Birthday Golf Tournament, held last week at the Arusha Gymkhana Club. Khanbhai Hussein finished runner-up. In Division Two, Sheetal Aggarwal claimed top honours, followed by Koen…
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By The Arusha News Correspondent In a thrilling final ACC lifted the Tridecem Stuart memorial cup after a commanding all-round performance led by Jaiman Patel’s 90-run knock and a disciplined bowling effort that sealed a 30-run victory in the tournament held at the St. Constantine ground last weekend. Tellegu won the toss and elected to…
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…
