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“Achieving the enrollment of the final participant in the Phase 2b LUNA clinical trial represents a fantastic milestone for USH2A research,” said Dr. Robert Koenekoop, MD, PhD, Professor in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University. “This moment takes us one step closer in our search for […]
[PRESSWIRE] Los Angeles, United States – July 20, 2026 — Christina Taft, the woman recently declared a vexatious litigant by a Hawaii judge during a hearing involving a case she filed against prominent Black American journalist, newscaster and media personality Jovanti Thomas, has voluntarily dismissed her federal lawsuit against veteran Hollywood investigator Paul Barresi and
[PRESSWIRE] San Francisco, CA — July 20, 2026 — Vanna Health, the technology-enabled behavioral healthcare company transforming outcomes for individuals with Medicaid living with serious mental illness (SMI), today announced the appointment of Kathy Rowerdink as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Kathy brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of clinical strategy, enterprise
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Speaking at the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), Speaker of the National Assembly Mussa Zungu said Parliament had approved legislative and fiscal reforms designed to make cleaner vehicles more affordable, reduce emissions and strengthen energy security. The reforms reduce import duty on electric vehicles from 25 per cent to 10 per cent while
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Vice-President Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi made the commitment while representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Fourth Benjamin Mkapa Legacy Forum and celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation (BMF). He said a resilient health system depends on skilled professionals, strong institutions and sustained investment in the next generation of healthcare workers. "Youth
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Addressing a government leaders' panel during the International Congress on Obesity (ICO) in Mexico, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health Dr Grace Magembe said the country is implementing a comprehensive strategy to combat undernutrition while responding to the growing prevalence of overweight, obesity and nutrition-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs). She said the government's approach prioritises
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The call was made during a high-level regional dialogue in Arusha that brought together Permanent Representatives to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Heads of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) to advance strategies for strengthening climate resilience and disaster preparedness. Opening the meeting, Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) Director General and Tanzania's Permanent Representative to
Presenting Tanzania's investment agenda at the Africa Water Investment Summit in Chad, Deputy Minister for Finance Laurent Luswetula said the government is positioning the water sector as a key pillar of economic growth under the implementation of Tanzania Development Vision 2050. Leading the Tanzanian delegation on behalf of Finance Minister Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, Mr
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[PRESSWIRE] WASHINGTON, D.C. — 18 July, 2026 — The governments of the Republic of Iraq and the Syrian Arab Republic signed a government-to-government Memorandum of Understanding and each signed a separate Heads of Agreement with Qatari UCC Urbacon Concessions Investments W.L.L., Chevron Business Development EMEA Ltd., and TIC Infra II LLC (TI Capital), to advance a
The funding package, announced on Wednesday, combines financial assistance with technical expertise to enhance Tanzania's ability to prevent, detect and respond to potential Ebola outbreaks, although the country has not reported any confirmed cases. The support comes as Tanzania intensifies surveillance and emergency preparedness under its national contingency plans amid increased cross-border movement within the
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Speaking at the 2026 United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, Speaker of the National Assembly Mussa Zungu said Parliament had approved legislative and fiscal reforms aimed at making low-emission transport more affordable while supporting the country's energy transition. The measures reduce import duty on electric vehicles from 25 per cent to 10
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Ambassador Suleiman Haji Suleiman said the initiative would equip Tanzanian exporters with the technical knowledge, regulatory guidance and institutional support needed to increase exports to China and other international markets. Speaking after the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), Dr Suleiman said many entrepreneurs, particularly farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), remain
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Opening the Third Annual Bespoke Training for State Attorneys in Arusha on Wednesday, Attorney General Hamza Johari said a modern, well-equipped legal service is critical to negotiating complex investment and natural resource agreements, protecting national interests and creating a predictable environment for investors. "We want you to recognise that the law is a vital tool
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Une connexion dédiée à la télésurveillance en France, disponible dès aujourd’huiCette nouvelle fonctionnalité de synchronisation entre le système DBLG1 et Glooko XT, la solution de télésurveillance de Glooko, est exclusivement disponible en France. Elle s’inscrit spécifiquement dans le cadre de l’éligibilité au programme national de Télésurveillance médicale. Optimiser le parcours de soins grâce à la
[PRESSWIRE] Washington, D.C. – July 16, 2026 — One year after President Trump signed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT Fentanyl) Act into law on July 16, 2025, the federal government has yet to implement key research provisions that Congress required to make studying Schedule I substances easier. Rather than waiting indefinitely, members of Students for Sensible Drug
A fish may follow a lure without striking. A lure may attract attention without producing any noticeable feedback through the rod. Underwater structure may directly influence where fish hold, while the angler still sees only the surface. For CanFish, the real challenge is not simply helping anglers “see more.” It is understanding: What kind of
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Under the agreement, Azcuris and AstraZeneca will collaborate on a drug discovery program against targets being pursued by Azcuris. For candidate compounds arising from the collaboration, AstraZeneca has the option to obtain an exclusive license for their further development and commercialization. The collaboration brings together AstraZeneca’s global drug development expertise and Azcuris’ proprietary drug discovery
Hosted by JA Europe and JA Latvia, GEN-E 2026 brought together students, educators, business leaders and policymakers to watch Europe’s brightest young minds present their pioneering business ideas and compete for the prestigious titles of JA Europe Company of the Year 2026, JA Europe Start-Up of the Year 2026, and Innovation of the Year at
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Following its CE marking approval, this highly anticipated commercial rollout marks a major milestone in Diabeloop’s strategic transition toward a pure software, patient-centric experience. By hosting the self-learning DBLG2 algorithm directly on the user’s personal Android smartphone (with iOS coming soon), the system eliminates the need for a dedicated handset, offering discretion, convenience, and a
[PRESSWIRE] July 7, 2026 – WASHINGTON, D.C. — While much of the country was focused on the Independence Day holiday weekend, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) quietly published two sweeping emergency scheduling actions that could dramatically restrict scientific research into promising pain medications, disrupt harm reduction efforts, and push vulnerable individuals toward more dangerous illicit
The Tokyo Financial Award recognizes initiatives that create innovation in the financial sector and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through the power of finance. The application themes for the Tokyo Financial Award 2026: Financial Innovation Category have now been determined. We encourage applicants to select a theme from those listed below and
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) increased its Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 6.25 per cent from 5.75 per cent for the third quarter ending September, citing higher global energy, fertiliser and transport costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its impact on international supply chains. The decision was announced following a
Opening the 50th edition of one of Africa's longest-running trade exhibitions on Friday, President Samia said the annual event has evolved into a major marketplace connecting businesses, investors and manufacturers with opportunities across the continent and beyond. Mozambican President Daniel Chapo, who attended as Guest of Honour, joined regional and international business leaders, diplomats and
Speaking at the opening of the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), President Chapo said closer cooperation between the two economies could unlock significant opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, energy, agriculture and infrastructure while strengthening Africa's industrialisation agenda under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). "Our economies are more complementary than competitive," President
Scientists and geologists say the rare mineral, first discovered at Mautia Hill in 1959, represents one of the world's most important geological records of high-pressure metamorphic processes, placing Tanzania among a select group of countries hosting rocks that provide critical insights into the Earth's deep geological evolution. Named after renowned American geologist Hatten Yoder Jr.,
[PRESSWIRE] US – July 3, 2026 – Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile is recalling frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries 10 oz. Because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145). E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that can cause illness characterized by severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting.
President Chapo's visit, taking place from July 2 to 4 at the invitation of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, includes high-level bilateral talks and joint participation in the official opening of the Golden Jubilee edition of the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), East Africa's premier international trade and investment exhibition. The two Heads
The proposals come before the Second International Kiswahili Conference in Paris, where participants are expected to explore how the language can generate new opportunities in education, digital technology, translation services, tourism and the creative industries. With more than 200 million speakers across East, Central and Southern Africa, Kiswahili has gained international prominence in recent years,
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Speaking at the 30th anniversary of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and an awards ceremony recognising top taxpayers in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday, Samia said stronger domestic resource mobilisation would be central to implementing Tanzania's Vision 2050 development strategy. "I want to see a broader base of patriotic taxpayers who understand their responsibilities, supported
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Bringing together participants from more than 40 countries, the event demonstrates how hands-on entrepreneurial learning translates into measurable, real-world impact: new businesses, scalable solutions and the kind of skills Europe’s economy urgently needs. This year’s edition marks the sixth GEN-E event and the first ever hosted in Latvia – a milestone that underscores the Baltic region’s growing prominence in Europe’s innovation landscape. From classroom to
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