Maternal health breakthrough: A new trial suggests an innovative plastic drape could help prevent postpartum haemorrhage and save tens of thousands of women from excessive bleeding during childbirth. Universal Health Insurance funding pressure: Tanzania MPs warn the Universal Health Insurance scheme faces a major financing gap of about Sh489.5bn annually, urging a phased rollout to protect sustainability. Zanzibar Union tensions: Budget debate in Zanzibar turned heated over discrimination and equality concerns, including controversy around the Matibabu Card scheme and who should access care. Electricity access for health and jobs: World Bank and AfDB report Mission 300 has connected over 50 million people across 40 African countries, with Tanzania reaching about 7.5 million new connections—framing power as a boost for healthcare and education. Heart care progress: Tanzania launches a book on the journey toward heart transplantation, highlighting JKCI’s role and the push for stronger legal frameworks and cooperation. Clean cooking push: TotalEnergies commits Sh1bn annually in Kenya to expand LPG adoption, with Tanzania named among target markets. Local wellness momentum: Over 500 Arusha residents take part in yoga and meditation ahead of the International Day of Yoga. Public health outreach in Zanzibar: Chinese experts provide free consultations and screening on Pemba Island as part of schistosomiasis control and broader health education. Retirement inclusion: Tanzania launches the Foresight Private Retirement Fund, allowing people to start saving from as little as Sh10,000.