Dar es Salaam, March 14 -- MOROGORO: The provision of screening services for sickle cell Disease and diabetes type one in newborns has continued to be strengthened, especially in suburban and remote areas.

This was announced today, March 14, 2025, in Morogoro by the Ministry of Health in, following a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Health and the Presidents Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI).

The initiative was led by the National Coordinator for Sickle Cell and Blood Disorders Services from the Ministry of Health, Dr Asteria Mpoto, during a joint supervisory and advisory exercise in Kilombero, Mahenge, Gairo, and Ulanga districts.

The initiative follows training conducted from Febru...