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Tanzania News
Would you like to access news/blog content published by sources located in Tanzania?
Code example
If you'd like to make a REST call, then make a following POST request:
Endpoint /api/v1/article/getArticles
Request body
{
"sourceLocationUri": "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanzania",
"resultType": "articles",
"apiKey": "API_KEY"
}
If you'd like instead to do a GET request then call:
/api/v1/article/getArticles?sourceLocationUri=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FTanzania&resultType=articles&apiKey=API_KEY
Example of JSON response
Below is an example JSON object that you would receive as the result of the request. You can retrieve also additional properties such as concepts, categories, source details, etc. by specifying additional parameters in the request as described on the documentation page.
{
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"title": "Stevie Wonder to release first album in 22 years, featuring lost songs from his classic era",
"body": "Music icon Stevie Wonder is set to make a long-awaited return with his first studio album in more than two decades.\n\nThe legendary singer-songwriter has announced 'Through The Eyes Of Wonder', a new album scheduled for release in 2027. The project will be his first full-length studio release since 'A Time to Love', which arrived in 2005.\n\nOne of the biggest highlights of the announcement is the inclusion of four previously unreleased songs recorded during the sessions for Wonder's landmark 1976 album, Songs in the Key of Life.\n\nWidely regarded as one of the greatest albums ever made, Songs in the Key of Life produced timeless classics including \"Sir Duke,\" \"I Wish,\" \"Isn't She Lovely,\" \"As,\" and \"Another Star.\" The prospect of hearing music that was created during the same era has sparked excitement among fans and music historians alike.\n\nAlthough Stevie Wonder has not yet revealed the album's full tracklist or an exact release date, news of the project has quickly spread across the entertainment world, with many describing it as one of the most anticipated releases of 2027.\n\nThe announcement also marks a significant milestone in Wonder's remarkable career. Over six decades, the singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has become one of the most influential artistes in modern music, earning 25 Grammy Awards and inspiring generations of musicians across genres ranging from R&B and soul to pop, jazz and gospel.\n\nFor longtime fans, 'Through The Eyes Of Wonder' promises more than just new music. The inclusion of songs from the Songs in the Key of Life sessions offers a rare opportunity to revisit one of the most celebrated creative periods in popular music history.\n\nAs anticipation continues to build, the album is expected to be one of the defining music events of 2027, reminding audiences that Stevie Wonder's musical legacy continues to evolve more than 60 years after he first stepped into the spotlight.",
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"url": "https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/magazines/the-animator-rewriting-tanzania-s-story-one-frame-at-a-time-5535776",
"title": "The animator rewriting Tanzania's story, one frame at a time",
"body": "While others specialised in either filmmaking or animation, Mchanga learned to blend both\n\nFor many people, animation begins and ends with cartoons.\n\nFor Dennis Mchanga, it is something far more profound.\n\nIt is history preserved. Memory reconstructed. Identity reclaimed.\n\nAt a time when Tanzania's creative industry is searching for fresh ways to tell local stories, Mchanga belongs to a new generation of filmmakers using technology not to escape reality, but to bring forgotten African narratives back to life.\n\nHis animated documentary on veteran diplomat and women's rights icon Gertrude Mongella, which premiered at the 2026 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), signalled more than the arrival of another animator. It introduced a storyteller determined to prove that animation can carry the same emotional and historical weight as live action cinema.\n\nAn Old Soul with Modern Tools\n\nSpend a few minutes talking to Mchanga and one thing becomes immediately clear: his greatest obsession isn't animation.\n\nIt's people.\n\n\"I'm naturally a very curious person,\" he says. \"I enjoy going beyond the surface to understand how and why things work.\"\n\nHe describes himself as someone constantly looking backwards in order to understand the present, fascinated by history, culture and the decisions that shaped today's world.\n\n\"I've always been asking myself one question: How did we get to where we are today?\"\n\nThat curiosity, he says, is the foundation of every story he creates.\n\nChoosing Between Three Dreams\n\nIronically, animation wasn't his only passion.\n\nAt one point, Mchanga found himself torn between filmmaking, animation and coding.\n\nStorytelling won.\n\nRather than choosing one discipline over another, he decided to pursue filmmaking and animation simultaneously, buying a camera, microphones, lights and lenses while teaching himself how to create digital worlds on a computer.\n\n\"Animation allowed me to build worlds independently,\" he says.\n\n\"With a good computer, dedication and the willingness to learn, I could bring ideas to life without needing a large team.\"\n\nThat decision would eventually become his competitive advantage.\n\nWhile others specialised in either filmmaking or animation, Mchanga learned to blend both. The combination opened doors to music videos, short films and commercial projects, while quietly laying the groundwork for much bigger ambitions.\n\nLearning Beyond the Classroom\n\nHis journey wasn't easy.\n\nLike many aspiring African animators, one of his earliest hurdles wasn't creativity. It was hardware.\n\nAnimation demands powerful computers, something few young creatives can easily afford.\n\n\"The computer I eventually got was not the most powerful,\" he recalls, \"but it was enough to start.\"\n\nSupported by his father and driven by relentless discipline, Mchanga immersed himself in both university training and self directed learning.\n\nOnline courses became his second classroom.\n\nLong nights became routine.\n\n\"The programme gave me a foundation,\" he says, \"but I knew I needed to explore deeper.\"\n\nThat philosophy still shapes his work today.\n\nWhy Gertrude Mongella?\n\nHis biggest breakthrough came through an unexpected conversation.\n\nBefore working with veteran diplomat and Pan African icon Gertrude Mongella, Mchanga admits he knew surprisingly little about the woman behind the public figure.\n\nMeeting her changed everything.\n\n\"Before even discussing my skills, she wanted to know me as a person,\" he remembers.\n\nThen came the moment that would define the project.\n\n\"You should tell my story with these new generation skills you have,\" Mongella told him.\n\nInstead of giving a long speech, Mchanga simply extended his hand.\n\nShe laughed.\n\nThe handshake became an agreement.\n\nRather than producing another traditional documentary, he chose animation.\n\nNot because it was easier, but because it was smarter.\n\nWith limited resources, a tight production schedule and a story spanning decades, animation allowed him to recreate moments impossible to film in real life while remaining faithful to Mongella's memories.\n\nHer personal photographs, conversations and historical research became the blueprint for every frame.\n\nMore Than Cartoons\n\nMchanga is determined to challenge one of animation's biggest misconceptions.\n\n\"People often think animators just create cartoons,\" he says.\n\n\"I see it differently. We create performances, worlds and emotions. The difference is that our actors and environments are built from imagination.\"\n\nHis creative process reflects that philosophy.\n\nBefore opening animation software, he spends countless hours researching history, studying architecture, clothing, language and even how people carried themselves during a particular era.\n\nWhen reference material doesn't exist, he becomes his own actor, recording himself performing scenes before translating those movements into animated characters.\n\nFor him, technology is simply another storytelling tool.\n\n\"The goal is always to choose the right tool to serve the idea.\"\n\nWhere AI Fits In\n\nUnlike many creators embracing generative artificial intelligence, Mchanga has drawn a clear line.\n\nHe doesn't use AI to create visual assets for his films.\n\nInstead, he treats it as a thinking partner.\n\n\"I use it to polish specific details, explore alternative perspectives or challenge my own ideas,\" he explains.\n\n\"But the final decisions, storytelling choices and creative direction remain mine.\"\n\nFor Mchanga, human experience, not algorithms, must remain at the heart of storytelling.\n\n\"The tools may evolve,\" he says, \"but the heart of storytelling still comes from human experiences, imagination and the ability to connect with an audience.\"\n\nThe Future of Tanzanian Animation\n\nAsk him about Tanzania's animation industry, and his answer is both realistic and optimistic.\n\nHe acknowledges the industry's challenges, including limited funding, scarce production infrastructure and few opportunities for specialised collaboration.\n\nBut he also believes African storytellers possess something no one else can replicate.\n\n\"Our cultures, histories and experiences give us unique perspectives that the world wants to see.\"\n\nWhat the industry needs now, he argues, is structured support similar to what technology startups receive: pitching competitions, funding opportunities, mentorship and production backing.\n\n\"Creative projects also begin as ideas,\" he says.\n\n\"Many talented filmmakers have strong concepts but lack the resources to develop them.\"\n\nDreaming Bigger Than One Film\n\nMchanga isn't thinking about his next project.\n\nHe's thinking about the next decade.\n\nCurrently in pre production is Kale: A Stolen God, an ambitious animated feature inspired by the history, culture and traditions of the Kerewe people.\n\nIf realised, it could become Tanzania's first feature length animated film created by a Tanzanian filmmaker.\n\nBeyond that lies an even more personal dream: a cinematic retelling of the Kagera War.\n\nNot simply as a military story.\n\nBut as a human one.\n\n\"What attracts me is the ordinary people, soldiers and leaders who lived through one of the most significant moments in Tanzania's history.\"\n\nUltimately, his vision stretches beyond entertainment.\n\n\"In the next ten years,\" he says, \"I see a new narrative of Africa emerging, one rooted in our origins, cultures, histories and human experiences.\"\n\nIt's an ambitious goal.\n\nBut if his work so far is any indication, Dennis Mchanga isn't just animating stories.\n\nHe's helping redraw how Tanzania sees itself and how the world might one day see Tanzania.",
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"title": "Tanzania joins global push against online child abuse",
"body": "Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is moving closer to introducing special SIM cards for children as part of a growing global effort to protect minors from online abuse, harmful content and other digital risks.\n\nThe move comes as governments worldwide introduce stronger measures to safeguard children as access to smartphones, social media and digital platforms continues to expand.\n\nIn Tanzania, official figures presented in Parliament in June 2026 by the Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dr Dorothy Gwajima, showed that 67 percent of children aged between 12 and 17 years use smartphones, while four percent have experienced some form of online violence.\n\nDr Gwajima said the proposed Child SIM Card would include network-level filters to automatically block harmful online content.\n\nThe initiative is being developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA).\n\nActing Director of Child Development, Ethics and Parenting at the ministry, Ms Asha Vuai, said preparations were progressing well, with an inter-ministerial committee already established to develop the framework.\n\nShe said consultations had been held with key stakeholders, including telecommunications companies, who supported the introduction of dedicated SIM cards for children instead of allowing minors to use ordinary SIM cards.\n\n\"Regarding the child SIM card, several consultative meetings have already been held and we have established a committee that is specifically handling the matter. The committee has agreed that there is a need to introduce dedicated SIM cards for children,\" Ms Vuai said.\n\nShe said the initiative was based on three key areas: awareness, legal protection and technological safeguards.\n\nThe first area focuses on educating children, parents, guardians and teachers about online safety. Ms Vuai said the government had already developed educational materials, including simplified booklets, to help families understand how to protect children in digital spaces.\n\nThe second involves strengthening legal frameworks. She said the government had started reviewing relevant laws, including amendments to the Law of the Child Act, 2009, with provisions on online child protection incorporated into the legislation.\n\nThe third pillar focuses on technology, including the proposed Child SIM Card, which is expected to help parents guide and monitor children's online activities while limiting exposure to harmful content.\n\nMs Vuai said Tanzania was seeking a model that balances children's access to digital opportunities with protection from online threats.\n\nGlobal digital safety drive\n\nTanzania's initiative mirrors a wider international trend, with countries increasingly introducing restrictions and safeguards to protect children from online exploitation, cyberbullying, harmful content and excessive social media use.\n\nAustralia introduced the world's first nationwide social media ban for children under 16 in December 2025, preventing access to major platforms including TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.\n\nIndonesia, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates have also introduced restrictions targeting children's access to certain online platforms, while France approved legislation in July 2026 to prevent children under 15 from accessing social media from September.\n\nOther countries, including the United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain, Greece, Canada and Slovenia, are considering or developing stronger digital safety regulations for children.\n\nStudying the trend\n\nMinister for Education, Science and Technology Prof Adolf Mkenda said Tanzania was studying international experiences before introducing additional measures on children's use of digital technologies.\n\nSpeaking after opening the Second Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Africa Conference, Prof Mkenda said digital technologies provided opportunities but also required responsible management.\n\nHe said Tanzania already restricted the use of mobile phones in classrooms to help students concentrate on learning, while parents also had a role in supervising children's digital activities outside school.\n\n\"Mobile phones are useful communication tools and provide access to valuable information, but they can also consume a great deal of time without contributing to learning,\" he said.\n\nProf Mkenda said the government was also monitoring global discussions on the appropriate age for children to begin using digital devices, particularly in education.\n\nHe added that Tanzania's situation differed from many developed countries because some schools still lacked adequate digital infrastructure.\n\nThe minister also addressed concerns over the use of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT by students, following reports of examination answers appearing similar.\n\nHe said the government had strengthened examination controls by banning candidates from carrying mobile phones and other digital devices into examination rooms.\n\n\"If a student is found with a mobile phone during an examination, the consequences are very serious, even if the phone has not been used,\" he said.\n\nProf Mkenda said Tanzania would continue embracing artificial intelligence as an important technology while ensuring measures were in place to prevent misuse, including examination fraud.\n\nAs children's access to digital platforms grows, experts say the challenge for governments is to ensure technology remains a tool for learning and development while reducing exposure to online harm.",
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"body": "For years, East African musicians have created sounds that have travelled across borders, filled dance floors and attracted audiences beyond the region.\n\nFrom Bongo Flava and Singeli in Tanzania to other sounds from Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, the region's music has proven its ability to compete on a global stage.\n\nYet, behind the growing popularity of East African music lies a challenge that has followed the industry for years, while the talent has always existed, many of the systems needed to discover, develop and commercialise that talent have often been located outside the region. That situation could be entering a new phase as some of the world's biggest record companies begin turning their attention to East Africa, recognising the region not only as a source of creative talent but also as a growing music market. The latest indication of this shift came from Kenya, where President William Ruto announced that three global recorded music giants, Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group are set to establish offices in Nairobi.\n\nThe announcement followed President Ruto's meeting with Victoria Oakley, Chief Executive Officer of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), where discussions focused on strengthening Kenya's creative economy and positioning Nairobi as a major hub for the recorded music business.\n\nFor Kenya, the move represents a major step towards building a stronger music ecosystem. But for the wider East African region, it signals growing international interest in a market that has spent years producing influential artistes and unique musical identities.\n\nThe timing comes as East African music continues to benefit from the power of digital platforms.\n\nStreaming services, social media and online collaborations have allowed artistes to reach listeners around the world without depending entirely on traditional music industry structures.\n\nThis digital growth has helped genres such as Bongo Flava, Singeli, Afrobeats and Amapiano gain international attention, proving that African sounds can create commercial value beyond their home markets. As the audience for East African music grows, the arrival of major record labels could provide artistes with access to resources that have traditionally been difficult to secure, including international distribution, professional marketing, publishing support, artist development and global collaborations.\n\nFor many upcoming musicians, breaking into international markets has often required personal connections with executives and companies based outside the region.\n\nWithout strong networks and financial support, many talented artistes have struggled to move from creating popular songs to building sustainable careers.\n\nWith global music companies establishing operations closer to East African markets, there is potential for decisions about talent discovery and development to be made with a better understanding of local cultures, sounds and audiences. However, industry experts warn that the future of East Africa's music industry cannot depend only on signing successful artistes.\n\nA stronger creative economy requires investment in the entire music ecosystem, including producers, songwriters, sound engineers, managers, publishers and other professionals who work behind the scenes.\n\nFor Tanzania, the development offers both opportunities and a reminder of the need to strengthen its own creative infrastructure.\n\nThe country remains one of East Africa's biggest music markets, with Bongo Flava and Singeli producing artistes who have built strong regional and international audiences.\n\nTanzanian musicians have increasingly crossed borders through collaborations, streaming platforms and international performances.\n\nThe increased presence of global record companies in Nairobi could create opportunities for more regional partnerships and help connect East African artistes with larger global markets.\n\nThe growing attention from global music companies also reflects a wider change in how the world views East African music. What was once considered mainly a form of cultural expression is increasingly being recognised as an industry capable of creating jobs, generating revenue and supporting entrepreneurship.\n\nAs Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group prepare to establish a presence in Nairobi, East Africa finds itself at a defining moment.\n\nThe question now is whether this investment will create opportunities for a wider generation of creatives or only benefit established names.\n\nThe answer could determine whether East Africa's music industry moves from producing popular songs to building a sustainable global business.",
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"body": "Earlier this week Spain lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic final. The world celebrated a deserving champion. Billions of people across continents shared moments of joy, heartbreak, hope and celebration.\n\nNow, beyond the medals, fireworks and celebrations, the tournament delivered a lesson far more valuable than the final result: individual talent may attract admiration, but teamwork wins championships. This is a lesson for governments, businesses, leaders and communities around the world.\n\nSpain's victory also added another glorious chapter to the history of La Roja. The country first appeared at the FIFA World Cup in 1934 and had participated in 17 editions by 2026.\n\nIts defining moment came in South Africa in 2010, when Andrés Iniesta's extra-time goal against the Netherlands secured Spain's first world title. Sixteen years later, Spain returned to the summit of world football to claim its second crown.\n\nThe Monday morning triumph was also part of a broader period of success under coach Luis de la Fuente. Since taking charge in 2022, he has guided Spain to the UEFA Nations League title in 2023, the European Championship in 2024 and now the ultimate prize in international football.\n\nYet Spain's success cannot be explained by history, reputation or individual talent alone. It was built on organisation, tactical discipline, shared purpose and a willingness by every player to contribute to the collective objective.\n\nThe team certainly possessed outstanding individuals. Rodri provided control, leadership and composure in midfield, performances that earned him the tournament's Golden Ball. Unai Simón offered security in goal and was recognised with the Golden Glove, while young defender Pau Cubarsí received the Young Player Award.\n\nSpain also benefited from the energy and creativity of young talents such as Lamine Yamal, the intelligence of Pedri and Dani Olmo, the defensive commitment of Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella and Cubarsí, and the contributions of players such as Mikel Oyarzabal, Ferran Torres, Nico Williams and Fabián Ruiz. Each possessed individual quality, but their greatest strength was their ability to function as one unit.\n\nThis was particularly evident in Spain's defensive organisation. The champions conceded only one goal throughout the tournament, while Unai Simón recorded seven clean sheets. Those achievements were not the work of the goalkeeper alone.\n\nThey reflected the commitment of the entire team; from the forwards applying pressure, to the midfielder's recovering possession and the defenders protecting their penalty area. That is the essence of genuine teamwork: everyone accepts responsibility for the final outcome.\n\nThroughout the tournament, we saw teams filled with internationally celebrated stars fail to meet expectations. On paper, some appeared almost unbeatable. However, football, like life, is not played on paper. It is played through trust, sacrifice, discipline, communication and collective effort.\n\nA collection of talented individuals does not automatically become an effective team.\n\nPeople may wear the same uniform, work in the same building or appear on the same organisational chart, yet still pursue different interests. A true team is formed when individuals understand the common purpose, appreciate how their roles connect and willingly place collective success above personal recognition.\n\nIn football, we naturally celebrate the player who scores the decisive goal. The cameras follow the scorer, supporters chant their name and newspapers place their photograph on the front page. However, goals are rarely individual creations.\n\nBefore the ball reaches the scorer, a defender may have recovered possession. A midfielder may have made an intelligent pass. Another player may have drawn an opponent away by making a selfless run. Someone else may have created the space from which the goal was scored.\n\nThese contributions may receive less recognition, but without them the celebrated moment would not exist. The same principle applies in our workplaces, businesses, government institutions and communities.\n\nOrganisations frequently celebrate the people who close major deals, announce successful projects or stand before audiences to receive awards. Recognising visible achievement is important, but sustainable success depends equally on the people who work diligently behind the scenes.\n\nThe customer service officer who patiently resolves a client's complaint, the finance professional who protects the integrity of an institution's resources, the technology specialist who keeps systems functioning, the administrator who coordinates operations, and the support employee who maintains a safe and welcoming environment all contribute to organisational success.\n\nTheir names may not appear in newspaper headlines or annual reports. Nevertheless, without their commitment, the organisation cannot perform effectively.\n\nThe final whistle has blown, the trophy has been lifted and another chapter of football history has been written. However, the greatest legacy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup may not simply be Spain's victory. It may be the reminder that extraordinary results become possible when talented people unite around a common purpose.\n\nIn our offices, businesses, schools and communities, may we learn to celebrate not only those who score the goals, but also those who create the opportunities.\n\nMay we become teammates who support others, colleagues who share recognition and leaders who enable people around us to succeed.\n\nIndividual brilliance can change a moment. Genuine teamwork can define an era.",
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"body": "Callyson Donald, aka Callyfits, is among the young artists who have revitalised the aging Stone Town art scene.\n\nStone Town is awash with paintings dating back to the 1960s and the 20th century, as well as the Tinga Tinga phenomenon that filled the art galleries and shops around Stone Town.\n\nArt has been the very fabric that made Zanzibar a tourist magnet, from the decorative art on its doors, calligraphy and carved motifs from its earliest Swahili-Islamic period.\n\nThe new generation of artists proves that this ancient town will always remain the epicentre of the creative expression that pulls enthusiasts from across the globe.\n\nCallyson leaned on art after his mother's demise, the only way he knew he could earn his bread after his pillar fell. He combined his love for fashion with painting.\n\nA fusion that was arguably very unique. \"The inspiration was just to make outfits that nobody else will have but me,\" he stated. So he decided to paint his outfits. He went to a nearby supermarket, bought colours and with the help of YouTube, he started to perfect his art.\n\nBy then, he was just 19 years old, living in Dar es Salaam and the whole world was on lockdown during the 2022 worldwide Covid-19 pandemic; a lot of time in his hands.\n\nThe first masterpiece that introduced him to the world was a denim jacket with a painting of the corona virus on the back with \"Stay Away\" text written alongside the drawing.\n\nWhen he posted online, clients flooded his DMs; more than 10 potential buyers made a bid for his work. He picked one whom he felt understood his work.\n\nThe buyer would later become his friend and a mentor.\n\nAfter the instant success of his first painting on clothes, Cally was hooked; he still preferred outfits as his canvas to express his art. He had so many ideas of what he wanted to paint, but the art scene in Dar es Salaam was relatively small.\n\nHe had always envisioned Zanzibar as a place he would settle and do his art. 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"body": "Dar es Salaam. A growing number of Tanzanians are living with diabetes without knowing their status, as health experts warn that delayed diagnosis, changing lifestyles and limited preventive measures are increasing the burden of the disease.\n\nExperts say diabetes can be managed effectively when detected early, but many patients only seek medical attention after developing complications, increasing pressure on families and the healthcare system.\n\nThe warning comes as the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas 11th edition (2025) projects a sharp rise in diabetes cases globally, with countries urged to strengthen prevention measures.\n\nThe report estimates that the number of people living with diabetes worldwide will increase from 588.7 million in 2024 to 852.5 million by 2050.\n\nThe rise is linked to lifestyle changes, including reduced physical activity, unhealthy diets, increasing obesity levels and higher consumption of energy-dense foods.\n\nAfrica is expected to record one of the fastest increases, with diabetes cases projected to rise from 24.6 million in 2024 to 59.5 million by 2050.\n\nIn Tanzania, the report estimates that 2.9 million adults aged between 20 and 79 years were living with diabetes in 2024. The number is projected to reach 7.6 million by 2050.\n\nTanzania Diabetes Association (TDA) and Tanzania NCD Alliance (TANCDA) secretary general Prof Kaushik Ramaiya said the increase is already being observed through hospitals, clinics and community screening programmes.\n\n\"We see that in our hospitals and clinics at all levels, even when community screening is done, the number of people with newly diagnosed diabetes is increasing because they are unaware of the disease,\" he said.\n\nProf Ramaiya said the challenge becomes more serious when patients arrive at health facilities after developing complications.\n\n\"Many people come to hospitals with complications as the first presentation,\" he said.\n\nHe identified poor diets, lack of physical activity, weight gain, alcohol consumption and smoking as some of the factors contributing to the rising burden.\n\nAlthough family history also influences the risk of developing diabetes, Prof Ramaiya said lifestyle changes remain an important area where interventions can reduce cases.\n\nHe said the expected increase in patients would require stronger health systems because people living with diabetes need regular monitoring, medication and follow-up care.\n\nComplications affecting the eyes, kidneys, heart, brain and feet often require specialised treatment and increase financial pressure on patients and their families.\n\nHealth experts say prevention can start with simple changes in daily routines.\n\nDr Magnus Msango said physical activity should become part of everyday life, adding that inactive people can begin with small steps.\n\n\"Many people think exercise must involve long hours in the gym, but what matters is creating consistency. Small activities done regularly can become bigger lifestyle changes,\" he said.\n\nFitness trainer Josephat Mushi said walking, climbing stairs, stretching, dancing and body-weight exercises can help people become more active without special equipment.\n\nNutritionist Saada Bakari said physical activity should be combined with healthier eating habits because both influence how the body manages energy.\n\n\"People should not look at exercise and nutrition as separate solutions. They support each other,\" she said.\n\nExperts say reducing the diabetes burden requires shifting focus from treatment to prevention, with healthier food choices and regular physical activity playing a key role in lowering risks.",
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