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  Tanzania issues precautionary notice over monkeypox   Tanzania’s Ministry of Health issued an alert over the monkeypox disease that has affected various African and global countries. On Wednesday, the ministry shared a poster with information on the disease symptoms and also urging the public to be cautious. Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, fever, headaches, and muscle and body aches. The Health Ministry urged anyone with these symptoms to go to health centers for proper diagnosis and treatment. No case of the disease has been reported in Tanzania, but cases have been reported in Europe in the past few weeks with the World Health Organization (WHO) raising the alarm on increasing monkeypox cases around the world. Tanzania’s Deputy Minister for Health, Godwin Mollel, said in a statement that the public needs to take precautions against monkeypox and other infectious diseases. Read More from Source

  MOSHI KIDS CENTRE NEW CLASSROOMS UPDATES Today, we come to you with an urgent and heartfelt appeal - an opportunity to change lives, uplift futures, and impact our community. Moshi Kids Center is embarking on a journey to provide these children with a more supportive and friendly learning environment, and we need your help to make it a reality. We invite you, to watch this video below for more information about the progress of our new building construction for Moshi Kids Centre. Let's not just build a classroom; let's build dreams, hope, and a brighter future for the incredible Moshi Kids. Join us in This Noble Cause Kindly visit our link below for donation

  Supporting Our Kilimanjaro Heroes: High Season Updates and How You Can Help     Hello Friends and Supporters! As the busy season on Mount Kilimanjaro continues, we want to share some updates from the Mount Kilimanjaro Porter's Society (MKPS). Your help and support mean a lot to us. Here’s a quick update on how things are going. BUSY SEASON UPDATES The high season is upon us, and it is a very crucial time for porters. This period provides them with an assurance of cash flow to maintain their families and cover all life expenses. During this time, the steady income they earn is vital for supporting their households and paying for education, healthcare, and other essential needs. The busy season not only brings financial stability but also offers the opportunity for porters to work consistently, which is critical for their livelihoods. Since the porters underwent extensive training during the low season, this is the best period for them to exercise that training and put everything i...

  New Zanzibar Tourist Fee & Essential Day Trips for the Clients   Zanzibar introduces $44 insurance fee for visitors    The Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) is set to launch tourist insurance services in early September 2024. This initiative is designed to offer comprehensive coverage for visitors to the island, which includes emergency medical assistance, help for lost passports, and repatriation of remains in the unfortunate event of death.   In a meeting held on Thursday, Dr. Saada Mkuya Salum, the Minister of State (President’s Office) for Finance and Planning, underscored the necessity of this service. She highlighted that the government currently incurs significant expenses for the medical care of tourists facing health issues—costs that could be reduced through insurance.   The meeting, attended by various stakeholders in the tourism sector, concentrated on refining the new insurance offering to ensure that it meets the needs of tourists while supporting ...