Health Blog
Practical health knowledge, written for Tanzania.
FORM 4 GRADUATES. WHAT NOW?
Form Four exams are over. Are our young people ready for life? Discover why self-awareness matters for their future.
The Ultimate Guide to Hydration: Why Water is the Foundation of Community Health
Water is the foundation of sustainable well-being, yet hydration remains a critically overlooked aspect of preventative healthcare. In this comprehensive evidence brief, Innocent Benedict breaks down the 8 biological functions of water—including infection prevention and cellular recovery—and provides a reference standard guide for daily fluid allocation. Read the full guide on MyAfya.
One Health: Why Antimicrobial Resistance Starts at Home Before Reaching the Hospital
"Did you know that drug resistance doesn't just start in hospitals? Discover how our everyday habits at home—from livestock care to waste management—drive the global AMR crisis through the lens of 'One Health' in Tanzania."
Are Pharmacies Becoming the Frontline of AMR in Tanzania?
AMR is not only a medical challenge. It is a behavioral challenge — woven into culture, shaped by economics, reinforced by convenience, and sustained by a public that has largely never been given a clear enough picture of what is actually at stake.