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10 August 2017
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Youth with innovation ideas win $6,000 prize
The generation of young people aged 10 to 24 years of age is the largest ever in history, 1.8 billion people. Ninety per cent of these young people live in developing countries…
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12 July 2017
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Family planning: Empowering people, developing nations
UNFPA, in collaboration with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and other stakeholders, joined the international community to celebrate World Population Day on 11…
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21 June 2017
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UNFPA Tanzania celebrates the life of the late ED, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin
UNFPA Tanzania celebrates the life of the late ED. Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin.
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05 June 2017
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UNFPA mourns passing of Executive Director
With profound sadness, UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, announces that its Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, passed away suddenly at his home last night. He…
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23 May 2017
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Hope, healing and dignity for all women living with obstetric fistula
On the fourth International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, UNFPA – in collaboration with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and implementing partners Comprehensive…
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05 May 2017
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Vice President of Tanzania Hon.Samia Hassan Suluhu attends the celebrations to mark the International Day of the Midwife
In Tanzania, more than 8,500 women die every year due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Nearly 40,000 babies die during their first 28 days of life and almost 100…
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12 April 2017
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Young people reach out to the most vulnerable
Young people in Tanzania are not sitting around waiting for things to happen; they have become proactive members of society driving change.
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22 March 2017
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UNFPA Reproductive Health kits support safe childbirth in refugee camps
Tens of thousands of Burundian refugees are seeking shelter in Tanzania. On their way to safety, women are giving birth in unsafe conditions. Hundreds of cases of gender-based…
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26 January 2017
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Ambulances and coordination vehicles strengthen referral systems in Zanzibar
UNFPA handed over ambulances and two coordination vehicles to the Ministry of Health, Zanzibar to strengthen referral systems and to reduce the delays that prevent pregnant women…
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