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Tanzania’s Prime Minister Calls for Unified African Front Against Cancer

Tanzanian Prime Minister, Hon Mwigulu Nchemba | PPRA

Tanzania’s Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba used a major health anniversary event to urge African nations to unite in the fight against cancer and strengthen continental health systems, saying shared action and cooperation are needed to tackle rising cancer burdens across the continent.

ByNyambita Magoma
OnFebruary 12, 2026

WHO Says Nearly Half of People With Cataracts Lack Access to Simple Sight-Restoring Surgery

WHO Urges Action on Global Cataract Crisis | AI made/SWT Gallery

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a major report today stating that nearly half of the 94 million people suffering from cataract blindness worldwide lack access to simple, 15-minute restorative surgeries. The agency is calling on governments to integrate eye care into primary health systems to end avoidable blindness.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 11, 2026

Breakthrough Treatment Offers First Real Progress Against Huntington’s

In a major medical breakthrough, researchers say a new gene therapy trial has delivered results that could change what was thought possible for Huntington’s disease, a genetic brain disorder that…

BySWT News Desk
OnSeptember 25, 2025

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Tanzania’s Prime Minister Calls for Unified African Front Against Cancer

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Breakthrough Treatment Offers First Real Progress Against Huntington’s

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