ARUSHA, Dec. 8 -- WOMEN in Arusha Region have expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for purchasing and installing a mammography machine at Kaloleni Health Centre in Arusha City, a service that was previously unavailable in the region and costly to access elsewhere.

Their appreciation followed interviews with this reporter, who visited the facility to observe the breast cancer screening services now being offered.

The women said the availability of the machine has brought immense relief, as many had been forced for years to travel long distances at high cost to access similar services in other regions.

One beneficiary, Theresia Massawe, said she underwent a breast cancer screening at the centre and thanked Presi...