Ebola ni tishio Afrika Magharibi

Nchi ya Liberia imefunga mipaka yake iliyo mingi ya kuingia nchini humo ili kudhibiti kuenea kwa maambukizi mapya ya ugonjwa Ebola.

Hata hivyo katika kuongeza jitihada Zaidi nchi hiyo vituo vya uchunguzi vimewekwa katika baadhi ya mipaka ya kuingia nchini humo vikiwemo viwanja vya ndege.
Katika hatua nyingine moja ya shirikakubwa la ndege Nigeria la Arik Air limesitisha ndege zake kuelekea Liberia na Sierra Leone baada ya mtu mmoja kubaini kuwa na ugonjwa huo wakati akisafiri kwa ndege kuelekea Nigeria.
Hadi sasa virusi vya Ebola vimesababisha vifo kwa watu 660 Afrika Magharibi tangu ugonjwa huo ulipozuka mwezi February mwaka huu.
Nigeria pia inachukua tahadhali katika mipaka yake baada ya kuthibitisha kufariki kwa raia mmoja wa Liberia wakati akiwasili uwanja wa ndege wa Lagos.

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AlShabab yaua mama kutofunga niqabu

Wanamgambo wa kiislamu wa Al Shabab wamempiga mwanamke mmoja risasi na kumuua kwa kukosa kujifunga niqab kichwani.

Jamaa za mwanamke huyo mwenyeji wa mji wa Hosingow kusini mwa Somalia wanasema mwanamke huyo alikataa kujifunika kitambaa kichwani kuambatana na sheria za dini ya kislamu .
''alikuwa ameonywa ajisitiri lakini wapiganaji hao waliporejea wakashikwa na hasira walipopata kuwa hakuwa amejifunika na hivyo wakampiga risasi''.

Al Shabab yaua mama kwa kukosa Niqab

Jamaa zake wameiambia BBC kuwa Ruqiya Farah Yarow alikuwa amewafokea wapiganaji hao akiwataka waondoke kwake na kusema kuwa angejisitiri baadaye.
Kundi la Al Shabab linalomiliki asili mia kubwa ya maeneo ya Kusini na Katikati ya Somalia na limekuwa likishinikiza kutumiwa kwa sheria kali za kiislamu.
Hata hivyo msemaji wa kundi hilo amekanusha kuwa ni wao waliomuua mwanamke huyo .
Msemaji huyo anasema kuwa licha ya kudhibiti maeneo makubwa nchini humo kundi hilo bado halijatoa maelezo ya vipi wanawake wanastahili kujisitiri.

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Shambulizi sokoni Gaza laua watu 15

Shambulizi Gaza laua watu 15 katika soko

Takriban watu 15 wameuwa na wengine 160 kujeruhiwa vibaya katika shambulizi kali la angani lililotekelezwa na Israeli kwenye soko moja huko Gaza .

Kwa mjibu wa viongozi wa Kipalestina mlipuko mkubwa ulilipua soko moja la Shejaiya la kuuza matunda na mboga ambalo kwa kawaida huwa na idadi kubwa ya watu, mashariki mwa Gaza.
Msemaji wa wizara ya afya Nchini Palestina amesema kuwa idadi kubwa ya wapalestina waliouwawa ama kujeruhiwa walikuwa wakiendesha shughuli za ununuzi wa bidhaa.
Msemaji wa kundi la Hamas, linalothibiti maeneo hayo Sami Abu Zuhri amekatalia mbali muafaka wa amani na kutaja kuwa hauna maana.
Wanahabari wanasema kuwa haijafahamika bayana iwapo wapalestina walikuwa wakijua kuwa watashambuliwa.

Shambulizi Gaza laua watu 15

Walioshuhudia wanasema kuwa, waliona moshi mkubwa ukifuka kutoka eneo hilo huku magari ya kutoa huduma ya kwanza yakionekana yakiingia na kutoka mahalipa tukio.
Aidha inasemekana kuwa mmoja wa waandishi habari ameuwawa katika shambulio hilo.
Wakati huo huo, majeshi wa nchi kavu ya Israel yamesema yatasitisha mapigano kwa muda wa masaa manne, lakini kauli hiyo haitotumika katika maeneo ambako wanajeshi wake wanaendeleza opereshen

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Ajali yaua watu 17 Tanzania

Moja ya ajali ya magari ya abiria

Watu 17 wamekufa na wengine kadhaa kujeruhiwa katika ajali ya gari iliyotokea mkoa wa Dodoma katikati mwa Tanzania.

Taarifa zinasema ajali hiyo imetokea baada ya magari mawili, moja lori na jingine basi la abiria kugongana uso kwa uso.
Akizungumza na BBC Kamanda wa Polisi wa Mkoa wa Dodoma David Misime amesema ajali hiyo iliyotokea majira ya saa mbili za asubuhi siku ya jumatano imesababishwa na kile kinachodaiwa kuwa uzembe wa dereva la gari moja lililohusika katika ajili hiyo.
Amesema ajali hiyo ilihusisha basi la abiria na Lori ambayo yaligongana uso kwa uso baada ya dereva wa lori kujaribu kulipita gari jingine bila kuangalia vizuri na hivyo kujikuta yakigongana.
Tayari polisi wa Tanzania wameanza uchunguzi ili kujua chanzo cha ajili hiyo lakini hata hivyo imeshindwa katika hatua za awali kumshikilia mtu yoyote kwa vile maderava na magari yote ni miongoni mwa walikufa katika ajali.
Hii si mara ya kwanza kwa ajali kama hii kutokea hapa Tanzania ambapo sababu kadhaa zimekuwa zikitajwa kusababisha ikiwemo mwendo kasi wa magari, uzembe wa madereva, pamoja na ubovu wa barabara

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KATIBA YATIKISA IDDI

Masheikh wayacharukia makundi yanayovutanaPinda awasihi Ukawa warudi bungeni kuyamaliza

Sheikh Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Dar es Salaam, Alhadi Mussa (kushoto), Makamu wa Rais Dk. Ghalib Bilal na Mufti Shaaban Bin Simba wakiswali swala ya Iddi el Fitr kwenye viwanja vya Mnazi Mmoja jijini Dar es Salaam jana. Picha/Omar Fungo

Mjadala kuhusu katiba mpya ulitawala katika hotuba mbalimbali zilizotolewa jana wakati wa maadhimisho ya sikukuu ya Iddi El Fitri jana huku masheikh na viongozi wa serikali wakiwataka wajumbe wa Bunge Maalumu la Katiba kutumia weledi, uadilifu na kuepuka maslahi binafsi ili kuhakikisha Watanzania wanapata katiba iliyo bora.

SHEIKH MKOA WA IRINGA
Akizungumza baada ya kumalizika kwa swala ya Idd El-Fitri, iliyofanyika katika Uwanja wa Samora mjini Iringa jana, Sheikh wa Mkoa huo, Mohamed Mgwila, alisema viongozi wa dini wanashirikiana na waumini wote kuombea amani nchini kuhusiana na mchakato  wa katiba mpya ili maslahi ya umma yazingatiwe na siyo ya binafsi au ya chama.

“Viongozi wote wa dini hapa nchini tunahakikisha kuliombea taifa kupatikana kwa katiba iliyo sahihi bila kuvuruga amani iliyopo,” alisema Sheikh Mgwila.

Alisema siyo jambo jema kwa wahusika, hususan viongozi wanaoshughulikia jambo hilo  kujikita katika kutetea maslahi ya kundi au watu fulani katika jamii, bali inatakiwa watetee maslahi ya umma, ambayo itawasaidia kizazi hiki na kijacho.

MDHAMINI WA BAKWATA
Mdhamini wa Baraza Kuu la Waislamu Tanzania (Bakwata), Sheikh Omary Nzowa,  alisema maadhimisho ya Sikukuu ya Idd El-Fitri yanapaswa kuimarisha ushirikiano   miongoni mwa jamii, huku akitaka kila kundi kutumia hekima hiyo kurejesha uhusiano wao.

ISLAMIC CENTRE
Mkuu wa Kituo cha Islamic Centre, Sheikh Hassan Mohamad, aliwataka  Waislamu kutoacha ibada hata baada ya kumalizika kwa mfungo wa mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhani.

SHEIKH MKOA DODOMA
Sheikh wa Mkoa wa Dodoma, Mustapha Rajabu Shabani, amewataka wajumbe wa Bunge hilo kuwa kitu kimoja na kuacha kuendekeza makundi na malumbano ya kisiasa yasiyo kuwa na msingi wakati watakaporudi bungeni mapema mwezi ujayo ili kupata katiba iliyo bora na siyo bora katiba.

Alisema hayo alipokuwa akihutubia waumini wa dini ya Kiislamu kwenye swala ya Idd El-Fitri, iliyosaliwa katika Msikiti wa Gadafi mjini Dodoma jana.

Sheikh Rajabu alisema wajumbe wa Bunge hilo wamekuwa wakiendekeza malumbano yasiyokuwa na tija kwa kila mmoja kusimamia maslahi ya chama chake na kuacha kuwa wamoja katika kuhakikisha wanapata katiba iliyo bora.

“Kama sintofahamu hii haitakwisha, basi ni ukweli usiopingika kuwa hakuna katiba itakayopatikana kutokana na kutokuwapo kwa umoja wa wajumbe wa Bunge hili la Katiba,” alisema Sheikh Shabani.

Aliwataka wajumbe hao kutambua kuwa wao ni wawakilishi wa wananchi, hivyo hawana budi kufanya maamuzi kwa kulenga maslahi ya wananchi na siyo vyama vyao.

“Katiba hii siyo kwa ajili ya chama fulani wala kikundi fulani, hivyo tunatakiwa kuwa makini na kuwaombea wajumbe hawa ili waweze kuachana na malumbano ya vyama na kufanya kile walichotumwa na wananchi,” alisema.

Aliwataka Waislamu kote nchini kuendelea kuliombea taifa kuwa na utulivu na wasiwe tayari kurubuniwa ili wawe chanzo cha uvunjifu wa amani iliyopo nchini.

Hata hivyo, aliwasihi waumini wa dini hiyo kuutumia mfungo wa mwezi wa Ramadhani kuwa semina kwao ya kufanya mambo mema siku zote za maisha yao.

“Siyo leo Ramadhani inaisha basi iwe ndiyo tumefungulia maovu yetu tuliyoyaficha katika mwezi, ambao umeonekana kuwa na utulivu wa hali ya juu baa zimekuwa na utulivu kana kwamba sisi Waislamu ndiyo inaoneka tumekuwa wanywaji sana,” alisema.

SHEIKH ZUBERI
Sheikh Ahmed Zuberi aliwataka Watanzania kuendelea kuijenga na kuilinda amani isichafuliwe na wanasiasa, ambao watapita na vyama vyao vitapita.

Aliwataka wanasiasa kuchunga kauli zao wanazozitoa kwa wananchi wakati wakiongea nao, kwani zinaweza kuleta machafuko.Alisema maeneo yenye machafuko kwa sasa katika maeneo mengi yanasababishwa na watu kutaka madaraka kwa nguvu hata kufikia wakati kuvunja amani iliyopo.

SHEIKH WILAYA DODOMA
Sheikh wa Wilaya ya Dodoma, Mohamed Ramadhani aliwataka Waislamu nchini kudumisha amani wakati wote na kuepuka ushawishi kutoka kwa watu wasioitakia mema nchi

Akizungumza mjini Dodoma katika swala ya Idd El-Fitri, iliyofanyika kiwilaya katika Msikiti wa Jailan, Sheikh Ramadhan alisema Watanzania wamepewa neema na Mwenyezi Mungu ya amani, ambayo nchi nyingine ulimwenguni hazina.

“Watanzania wenzangu tuendeleze amani yetu tuliyonayo. Wote Wakristo kwa Waislamu tujiepushe na vurugu, ambazo zinaweza kuiingiza nchi yetu katika machafuko ili kuendelea na amani na kufanya vitu kwa uhuru popote tutakapotaka kwenda bila kupata tabu yoyote ya vurugu,” alisema Sheikh Ramadhani.

Alisema Watanzania wanatakiwa kuilinda amani na kujiepusha na vurugu na ushawishi, ambao wamekuwa wakipatiwa na watu wengine.Aliwataka Watanzania kujitahidi kuimarisha amani na hasa wakati huu nchi ikiingia katika mchakato wa katiba mpya.

Alisema waasisi wa taifa walijenga taifa katika hali ya umoja hivyo Watanzania wanapaswa kuutunza umoja huo uliopo na kuendelea kuishi kwa amani kama miaka yote.

“Nchi kama haina amani, wananchi wake watashindwa kuwa na uhuru wa kuabudu kama tunavyoabudu hivi sasa ni kwa sababu ya amani tuliyo nayo. Tukiipoteza kuirudisha kwake itakuwa ni shida,” alisema Sheikh Ramadhan.

Aliongeza: “Waislamu na Wakristo tumekuwa tukishirikiana kwa miaka mingi sana na tumeimarisha amani yetu tukiwa pamoja hata katika mazingira tunayoishi tunaishi tukiwa katika mchanganyiko hata mtume aliishi na watu wasio Waislamu.”

Aliwataka Waislamu kote nchini kuendeleza kutenda mema kama walivyokuwa katika kipindi cha mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhani ili baraka za Mungu ziendelee kuwa nao.

SHEIKH MKOA RUKWA
Sheikh wa Mkoa wa Rukwa, Rashid Akilimali, aliwashauri wajumbe wa Bunge hilo wanaounda Umoja wa Katiba ya Wananchi (Ukawa) kurejea bungeni ili kuijadili rasimu ya katiba.

Alitoa ushauri huo mara baada ya kumalizika kwa sala ya Iddi El-Fitri, iliyofanyika kimkoa, katika Msikiti Nuru, maarufu kwa jina la “Bakwata”, uliopo katika Manispaa ya Sumbawanga, mkoani Rukwa.

Alisema ifike mahala Ukawa waamini kuwa kile wanachokifanya siyo sahihi kutokana na kususa kuhudhuria vikao vya Bunge hilo.
Sheikh Akilimali alisema kitendo hicho kinasababishia serikali na wananchi hasara kubwa kutokana na kutopata katiba kwa wakati, huku fedha nyingi zikiwa zimetumika.

IMAMU WA MSIKITI WA NURU
Awali, akitoa mawaidha katika ibada hiyo ya Idd, Imamu wa Msikiti huo, Nassibu Masoud, aliwataka vijana wote nchini kumrudia Mungu na kuachana na mambo ya kidunia na yale ya kuiga, ambayo wengi wao yamekuwa yakiwasababishia madhara makubwa.

Alisema kwa sasa vijana wengi wanakosa kuishi kwa maadili kutokana na kujiingiza katika mambo yasiyofaa na kuacha kumcha Mwenyezi Mungu.

SHEIKH MKOA ARUSHA
Viongozi wa dini ya Kiislamu mkoani Arusha wameahidi kuendelea kusaidia kutoa  ushirikiano wa kukabiliana na watu wanaopitia migongo ya madhehebu ya dini kufanya  maovu na kuwataka vijana kuwa macho na baadhi ya watu wanaotaka kuwarubuni  wakubali kutumia nguvu zao kuvuruga amani ya nchi.

Wakizungumza baada sala ya Idd El-Fitri, viongozi  hao, akiwamo  shekh  mkuu  wa  mkoa  Shaban  Bin  Jumaa, wamesema  kimsingi  wote  wanaofanya  maovu  kwa  kupitia   kwenye  madhehebu  ya dini   siyo  waumini  wa  kweli   kwani  hakuna dhehebu la  dini  linaloelekeza  mtu  kufanya maovu Shekh shabani  amesema  vitabu vyote  vitakatifu  vinaonyesha kuwa  lengo  la  madhehebu  yote ya dini  ni  kutenda  mema  na  kushirikiana  na  kupendana  na watu wote waliopokea  ujumbe  huo  vizuri  wamekuwa wanatekeleza  hilo   na  ni jambo lililoko wazi  kuwa  wanaokwenda kinyume   eidha  wana  agenda  zao   ama  hawajaelewa  vizuri   na  wanahitaji  kujifunza zaidi kwa upande wake  Imamu  wa  msikiti  wa  Ngarenaro  Mahamud  Suleiman  Nyambwa  na  Imamu wa Msikiti  wa  Ollmatejoo  Omari  Saidi   wameiomba serikali  kutomuonea  huruma  mtu yeyote  anayetaka kutumia  kivuli  cha  dini  kuvuruga  amani.

Viongozi  hao  wamesema   kimsingi  licha  ya  kuwapo  kwa  tofauti  za  njia  za  kuabudu  dini  zote  zinahamasisha amani upendo  na  ushirikiano  na  wanaokwenda kinyume  hawana lengo  la  kuabudu  bali  wanaweza  wakawa  na  agenda zao Sala  ya Idd El-Fitri,  ambayo kimkoa ilifanyika  katika  uwanja  wa  Sheikh  Amri  Abedi   na  pia  katika  misikiti mbalimbali   imemalizika  kwa  amani  na  huku  jeshi  la  polisi  likiwa  limeimarisha  ulinzi  wa  aina  mbalimbali   ukiwemo  wa  askari  kanzu  na  wa  kawaida.

SHEIKH MKOA RUVUMA
Waumini wa dini ya Kiislamu mkoani Ruvuma wametakiwa kusherehekea Sikukuu ya Idd El Fitri kwa amani, utulivu na upendo miongoni mwao na jamii inayowazunguka kama ilivyoagizwa na Mwenyezi Mungu katika mafundisho yake kwa wanadamu.

 Kauli hiyo ilitolewa na Shaban Kitete wa Mkoa wa Ruvuma wakati akitoa mawaidha kwenye Msikiti wa Mkoa wa Ruvuma uliopo mjini Songea katika kusherehekea Sikukuu ya Idd El Fitri.

Alisema Waislamu wote nchini wanapaswa kuwa chachu ya kudumisha amani, umoja na upendo uliopo nchini siyo tu wakati wa mfungo wa mwezi wa Ramadhan na Sikukuu ya Idd wanapaswa kuishi hivyo katika maisha yote.

Aidha amewataka kujijengea utamaduni wa kusherehekea sikukuu hiyo kwa kualika watu wengine bali kujali itikasi zao za kidini kwa kufanya hivyo kunadhirisha maana halisi ya sikukuu hiyo na kutazidisha upendo na usalama wa nchi ambao kila mmoja anauhitaji katika kuishi kwake na kamwe wasikubali kutumiwa watu au vikundi vya watu wasiotakia mema nchi iliyojaa amani na utulivu kwa miaka mingi.

Amesema kila Mtanzania amnapaswa kumshukuru Mungu kwa kuijalia amani nchi kwa miaka mingi hivyo kila mmoja anapaswa kuishi katika misingi ya kudumisha amani hiyo iliyopo ambayo ina historia kubwa ndani na nje ya nchi ambayo inamfanya kila mmoja ajivunie kuitwa Mtanzania ikilinganishwa na matukio ya uvunjifu wa amani yanayotokea katika mataifa mengine ulimwenguni ambayo yanasababisha vifo kila uchao.

Akitoa mfano wa maafa hayo Shekh Shaban Kitete amelitaja tukio la hivi karibuni ambalo ndege ya nchini Malasya imaeangushwa na kusababisha vifo vya takribani 300 ulimwengu wote umelaani na kukemea mauaji hayo lakini ulimwengu huo huo unashindwa kulaani na kukemea kwa nguvu mauaji yanayofanywa na Israel kwa wananchi wa Palestina ambayo mpaka sasa idadi yao inafikia zaidi ya mia moja.

Aidha ametoa wito kwa mataifa yote ulimwenguni kote kutumia nguvu zao kuhakikisha ulimwengu wote unakuwa salama na wenye amani na utulivu kwani muumini wa imani yoyote anayeweza kuabudu kama hakutakuwa na amani ya kuwafanya wanadamu wote kuishi kama ndugu bila kujali imani na itikadi walizo nazo kwa sababu imani zote zinamtukumza na kumuabudu Mungu mmoja.

Akizungumzia mchakato wa katiba mpya unaoendelea Shekh Shaban amewaasa wajunbe wa umoja wa katiba ya wananchi(UKAWA) kurejea bungeni kuendelea na mjadala huo ili hatimaye katiba mpya itakayowasaidia watanzania wote kuishi kwa amani na kujiletea maendeleo yao iweze kupatikana na amesema kuwa kama UKAWA wanasusia bunge hilo kwa maslahi na mustakabali mwema wa nchi Mungu awabariki lakini kama ni kwa maslahi yao binafsi na ya kisiasa Mungu atawahukumu.

Amewaasa wanasiasa wote chini kudumisha amani,upendo na utulivu kwa kutumia utamaduni wa kujadiliana na kuridhiana katika masuala yote yaliyo na utata kwa mustakabali wa nchi kama ulivyorithishwa kwa wazee wa taifa hili na siyo kulumbana na kukashifiana kwani huo siyo utamaduni wa watanzania.

PINDA
Akizungumza katika Baraza la Iddi lililofanyika kwenye Ukumbi wa Diamond Jubilee jijini Dar es Salaam jana, Waziri Mkuu Mizengo Pinda aliwasihi wajumbe wanaounda Umoja wa Katiba ya Wananchi (Ukawa) kuacha kususia vikao vya Bunge la Katiba na kurejea bungeni ili wapate nafasi ya kuzungumza tofauti zao na kuzimaliza kwa nia ya kunusuru mchakato wa kuundwa kwa katiba mpya.

Akieleza zaidi, Pinda alisema kuwa kiutaratibu, ndani ya Bunge Maalum la Katiba kuna Kamati ya Mashauriano ambayo inaweza kumaliza mabishano au tofauti zozote zilizojitokeza baina yao.

Ukawa huwahusisha wajumbe wengi kutoka Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema), Chama cha Wananchi (CUF) na NCCR-Mageuzi.
Hii siyo mara ya kwanza kwa Waziri Mkuu Pinda kuwasihi wajumbe wa Ukawa kurejea bungeni.

Aliwahi pia kutoa kauli kama hiyo mkoani Kilimanjaro wakati akiweka jiwe la msingi katika Chuo cha Ufundi Gonja/Mheza, kilichopo katika Wilaya ya Same, akisisitiza kuwa ni vyema wakarejea na kuzungumza ili wasameheane pale walipokosea na kuwezesha mchakato wa kuundwa kwa katiba kuendelea.

Bunge hilo maalum la katiba linatarajiwa kuanza tena Agosti 5, lakini hadi sasa, uwezekano wa wajumbe wa Ukawa kurejea bungeni ni mdogo kwani viongozi wao, wakiwamo Mwenyekiti wa Chadema, Freeman Mbowe na wenzake wa CUF, Profesa Ibrahim Lipumba na James Mbatia wa NCCR - Mageuzi wamekuwa wakisisitiza kuwa hawatarejea bungeni hadi watekelezewe masharti yao.
 
Ukawa waliamua kutoka bungeni na kuwaacha wajumbe wengi walio wafuasi wa Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) baada ya kupinga jaribio la kubadili rasimu iliyowasilishwa na Tume ya Mabadiliko ya Katiba iliyoongozwa na Jaji mstaafu Joseph Warioba, ambayo imeonyesha kuwa maoni ya wananchi yakitaka muundo wa muungano wa serikali tatu.

Wajumbe wanaoiunga mkono CCM wamekuwa wakipinga maoni hayo ya Tume ya Warioba na kutaka kuendelea kuwapo kwa muundo wa muungano wa serikali mbili lakini uliofanyiwa mabadiliko makubwa.

Imeandikwa na Thobias Mwanakatwe (Dar), George Tarimo (Iringa), Paul Mabeja (Dodoma), Furaha Eliab (Mbeya), Juddy Ngonyani na Arafa Masingo (Sumbawanga), Asraji  Mvungi (Arusha), Rahma Suleiman (Zanzibar) na Natha Mtega (Songea).

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Does A Laptop Harm Your Sexual Health?

Men often worry about their sexual health especially as they grow older, but now it is becoming a growing concern among the younger generation. While problems with performance and even penile size will always be some of the most common concerns of men at any age, fertility is now becoming an issue with men under the age of 40. A man’s sperm count is not only important to their sexual health, but also for their emotional well being. It is often seen as a sign of a man’s virility and it also affects his ability to father a child.
There are several different factors that can affect a man’s sperm count, including diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits. While all of these contributing issues can be addressed and corrected, many men never consider whether or not their laptop could also be affecting their sexual health. This everyday device that almost all men use continuously, could be having a negative effect on a man’s sperm count.
Does a Laptop Harm Your Sexual Health?
In a study performed by researchers and urologists in 2004, it was discovered that holding laptop computers on the knees could be affecting male fertility. With an estimated 20 percent of all couples who are trying to become pregnant unable to do so, it was noticed that a majority of the problem with infertility could be traced to men and had been occurring only in the past few decades. One of the main causes of low sperm counts are temperatures around the scrotum that are higher than his core body temperature. The higher temperatures can be caused by wearing tight, restrictive underwear and frequent prolonged use of hot tubs and saunas. While these causes for elevated scrotum temperatures are already well documented, researchers also found another way more men are experiencing low sperm counts. In the study researchers included 29 physically healthy men aged 21 to 35 for one hour periods in a controlled environment.
What the Study Learned
With all of the men participating in the study dressed similarly, researchers recorded their body temperatures and then allowed them fifteen minutes to become adjusted to the constant room temperature. To ensure accuracy in their results, all of the men were given laptop computers with only some of them actually in working order. Once the participants had balanced the devices on their laps, researchers removed the non functioning computers. This was done to ensure that body temperature did not change according to which subject’s laptop would be turned on.
For the hour long session, participants help the computers on their laps with their scrotal temperature being automatically recorded every three minutes. At the end of the hour long period, the results of the test were recorded. Researchers were surprised to discover that both groups of men experienced a rise in scrotal temperature, which adds more support to the theory that sitting for long periods of time can cause a man to experience a decline in his sperm count. It was noted that the men who did hold a working computer in their laps experienced a more drastic increase in scrotal temperature, around 2.7 degrees Celsius or 5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Preventing Infertility Problems From a Laptop
Researchers with the study are also quick to point out that will holding a computer on the lap can cause a decrease in a man’s sperm count, it is normally not the only factor. Several things can also cause the temperature to rise in his scrotum, and laptops normally only add to the existing problem. One way to help prevent laptops from causing a problem is to not place it across the upper legs or groin area. While using a desk or table is not always an option, placing the laptop closer to the knees can help prevent a dramatic rise in scrotal temperatures.
Conclusion
Laptop computers are a integral part of daily lives, and the chances of men never placing these devices on their laps is rather slim. While it is always best to never restrict air flow to the testes, there are times when it can be difficult to avoid. For men who are worried about their sperm counts and ability to father a child, simply remember that only a one degree change in temperature can cause up to a 40 percent decrease in your sperm count.

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10 Reasons You Should Eat Cucumber

As summer heats up and gets full of warm days, barbeques and afternoons at the beach, remember that one of the best summer vegetables, the cucumber, is good for more than just salads. Read on for ten reasons why it is a good idea to include them on the bill of fare.

Contributes to Hydration
When the summer days get long and hot, getting enough to drink can be a problem. Cucumber, being 90% water, can help replace lost fluids and keep the hydration levels adequate, though of course it is no substitute for drinking water frequently througho

ut the day.

Helps Burns of all Kinds
Cucumber is a cooling plant and can help with burns inside and out. If the barbeque was too spicy and heartburn is setting in, a helping of this vegetable can help soothe an irritated stomach. If a day at the beach has left behind a sunburn, cucumber applied to the skin can help soothe it just as well as aloe.

 Eliminates Toxins
Cucumbers can be a great part of a light, detoxifying summer diet. Because they are mostly water, they can help the body to eliminate unwanted toxins from the body and boost the energy levels, especially with regular consumption. They can also help dissolve kidney stones.

 Replenishes Vitamins
Another reason why cucumbers are such a healthy choice is that they are loaded with vitamins that the body needs to stay healthy. Sliced and added to a salad of leafy green vegetables, they make a potent summer lunch loaded with the nutrients the body needs.

 Nourishes the Skin
Between sun, warmth and wind, the summer can be tough on skin. Applications of cucumber can help to nourish and restore it. It is rich in minerals like magnesium and silicon and there is a good reason why cucumber treatments are so popular at spas!

Aids Digestion and Weight Loss
Cucumber is an excellent diet food since it is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a great choice for those trying to lose weight. Because of the high fiber content, it is also great to strengthen the gastrointestinal tract and prevents constipation.

Revives the Eyes
Because it is mineral-rich and cooling, cucumber can revive the eyes as well as the skin. One of the oldest beauty tricks in the book is placing cucumbers over the eyes to reduce under-eye bags and puffiness.

Fights Cancer
Cucumber is also a food which has been shown to help fight cancer. That is because of chemicals called lignans, which have been showed to help reduce the risk of developing cancer of the ovaries, breast, prostate and uterus.

Promotes Heart Health
Cucumbers promotes heart health because of compounds called sterols that can help lower cholesterol levels. Because it is rich in fiber, potassium and magnesium, it can also decrease the blood pressure. High blood pressure and cholesterol levels are major risk factors for cardiac disease.

Treats Diabetes
Cucumbers are an excellent food for diabetics. Its juice contains a hormone which stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin, which can be very therapeutic for managing blood sugar levels.
So consider adding this wonder vegetable to the diet. Cucumbers are not only delicious, but will help with everything from puffy eyes to weight loss and be a great addition to summer soups and salads.

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5 Herbs for Immunity, Energy and Stress Relief

Modern life — and the stress that comes with it — have the ability to sap energy and weaken the immune system, leaving the body more vulnerable to illness and disease. For people suffering from this, adaptogenic herbs may be answer. Traditionally used in Chinese medicine, these herbs help increase the body’s resistance to stress and thus reduce the risks that stress can bring with it. The following herbs can help to reduce stress, boost energy levels and support a robust immunity.
1. Ashwagandha
Also called Indian ginseng or winter cherry, this plant belongs to the nightshade family (which also includes peppers, tomatoes and potatoes). Its roots have been used throughout Asia and Africa for generations to treat a number of conditions, including sexual issues, joint inflammation and digestive upset. Modern science has also found it effective in reducing stress, exhaustion and insomia caused by emotional or mental upset, according to an article in Alternative Medicine Review.
2. Reishi
This mushroom is a mainstay in Traditional Chinese Medicine and practitioners of this ancient art use it to treat patients seeking to restore emotional and mental calm. In a Chinese study from the Journal of Medicinal Food, 123 patients suffering from fatigue were treated with an 8-week course of reishi supplementation, researchers found that these patients reported less fatigue and a greater sense of well-being after treatment.
3. Schisandra
Another common component of Traditional Chinese Medicine, these berries have a positve effect on a number of bodily systems. They support the digestive system by normalizing bowel movements and slowing loose stools; they also have shown to support and nourish respiratory and hepatic health. Even more remarkable it is ability to boost physical and mental ability by stimulating the central nervous system. Studies have shown, for instance, that it enhances the performance of athletes and lessen their recovery time when taken before an event.
4. Panax Ginseng
Perhaps the best-known of these Chinese herbs in the West, ginseng has long been valued for the array of health benefits it bestows. It improves both cognitive and physical function by boosting energy levels, supporting the immune system and generally increasing a feeling of vitality. It is highly effective for those with chronic fatigue.
5. Eleuthero
Also known as Siberian ginseng (though it is not botanically related), eleuthero was originally used to reduce edema and ease muscle spasms. However, it has also been found to be a an effective remedy for reducing the incidence of flu and colds and improving the mental and social health of geriatric patients. New research is also coming out to study it as a treatment for chronic fatigue.
With the exception of ginseng, these adaptogenic herbs are only starting to become well-known in the West. However, further research is likely to ensue as modern medicine becomes more aware of the variety of chronic conditions that can be treated by herbs like those listed above.

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Six Foods That Lower Blood Pressure

  Six Foods That Lower Blood Pressure
There are many ways to lower and control blood pressure, but adopting a healthy diet is the best and safest way to do it. Physicians prefer this method over medications, which can become ineffective over time and may not be safe over an extended period of use. Diets high in fruits and vegetables have been shown to significantly lower blood pressure levels to the point that the National Institute of Health (NIH) now recommends changing your diet as one of the primary ways to prevent and lower blood pressure and hypertension disorder.
A well-balanced diet is good for an individual’s overall health and their heart health, so it’s a win-win situation for anyone who adopts these eating habits. The NIH has an eating plan, called DASH, which stands for “Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension” that explains how to change a person’s diet. Dash consists of foods low in saturated fats, total fat and cholesterol with a heavy emphasis on fruits, vegetables and low fat dairy. The following foods are all DASH approved and in addition to helping lower an individual’s blood pressure they are also packed with vitamins and promote healthier living .
Six Foods That Lower Blood Pressure

1.Cold Water Fish:
Cold water fish, such as salmon, trout, halibut, tuna, mackerel, cod, herring, and sardines that are wild (not farmed) contain high amounts of omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fats are renowned for their heart healthy benefits, including lowering blood pressure, reducing the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
How Much To Add To A Diet: Omega-3′s are essential acids the body is incapable of producing so it must be incorporated into an individuals diet. The FDA and EPA recommend two 6-ounce servings per week in order to reap the health benefits without risk of being exposed to toxins that are sometimes present in fish.
2.Whole-grain Oats:
Oats contain fiber and magnesium, which studies show have a direct impact on blood pressure. they also impede the progression of atherosclerosis, which is a build-up of plaque in blood vessels.
How Much To Add To A Diet: At least 6 servings a week, which can be done once a day or several times over a few days. A serving of oats is 3/4 of a cup.
3.Black Beans:
Black Beans have a high fiber to protein ratio that isn’t found in other foods. This makes them ideal for regulating blood sugar and lowering blood cholesterol levels, which will lower overall blood pressure.
How Much To Add To A Diet: 400 micro grams is the recommended daily allowance (RDA), but to have a positive impact on blood pressure the goal should be 800 micro grams. That is an average of 3 to 4 cups a day.
4.Berries:
Per calorie berries have the most nutrition when it comes to fiber and antioxidant properties. All berries will improve blood pressure but strawberries, blueberries and raspberries make the biggest impact due to high amounts of Vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
How Much To Add To A Diet: 1 serving per day of fresh or frozen berries. A serving is 1 cup.
5.Low-Fat Dairy:
The small amount of fat in low-fat dairy increases the bodies ability to absorb calcium and provides high amounts of magnesium and potassium, which help prevent and lower blood pressure.
How Much To Add To A Diet: 3 servings a day, which can be incorporated into each meal.
6.Broccoli:
Broccoli is packed with fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C and potassium, which all help lower blood pressure. Vitamin C in particular helps regulate and lower blood pressure levels
How Much To Add To A Diet: One serving a day will do the trick.
These six foods can have a positive impact on an individuals diet and will keep blood pressure levels low. Eating healthy helps to promote a healthier lifestyle, including exercise, which can also have a positive affect on blood pressure. Consult a physician before adopting any diet plan to make sure it is well-balanced and nutritionally sound.

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8 Most Effective Herbs for Heart Health

  8 Most Effective Herbs for Heart Health

Those concerned with a healthy lifestyle naturally want to make sure that they are doing all they can to promote the strength and stamina of the heart. Balanced meals, regular exercise and stress management can go a long way to promoting cardiac health. Including the following herbs in the diet can help with this as well.
Oregano
This staple herb of the Mediterranean diet helps keep the heart healthy in a number of ways. Its antioxidant properties fight against free radicals and thus fend off heart disease, while at the same time reducing inflammation which can also have a negative impact on cardiac health. It has also been shown to help reduce high cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart attacks.
Green Tea
Long used for its ability to boost immunity and energy levels, green tea is becoming increasingly valued for its cardiotonic properties. It nourishes the delicate cells that line the vessels in and around the heart and improves the efficiency of their performance. It has been found that this can happen as soon as 30 minutes after consumption.
Garlic
Medicinal use of garlic dates back to the Egyptians and the Chinese, both of whom have cultivated this plant for its special properties. Like green tea, it is known to help strengthen immunity but also has a positive impact on the heart by reducing both cholesterol levels and blood pressure, two factors which greatly increase the chance of developing cardiac disease.
Hawthorn
Compounds extracted from the hawthorn tree act as natural vasodilators. This means that they increase the circumference of the blood vessels and thus cause increased blood flow and decreased blood pressure, both of which can promote heart health. It also helps the body to use Vitamin C effectively, which improves the function of capillaries and other small blood vessels.
Lavender
This fragrant herb has antiseptic and antibacterial properties which promote overall health and its balancing effects help to improve the strength and performance of cardiac muscles. Its sedative properties, meanwhile, can help calm palpitations and decrease the blood pressure.
Chokeberry
These little berries are rich in antioxidants as well as Vitamins A, C and K. They have been shown to help ameliorate metabolic syndrome, a collection of symptoms characterized by weight gain, increased abdominal fat and elevated blood pressure and blood sugar levels, all of which are risk factors for cardiac disease.
Ginseng
Used in China for thousands of years as an immune system booster, ginseng also has properties which make is desirable for heart health. Studies have shown that there is a definite correlation, for instance, between use of ginseng and a reduction in blood pressure.
Gingko biloba
Most people in the United States know about this herb because of its ability to improve forgetfulness and boost mental clarity. However, it can benefit the heart by, like hawthorn, acting as a vasodilator to increase blood flow. It also has anti-platelet properties which can prevent the formation of clots that cause heart attacks and strokes.
Heart health is important. And these herbs, in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, can help keep the heart healthy and prevent serious health complications in the future.

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FAHAMU KUHUSU TIBA A SILIA YA KUUNGANISHA MIFUPA

FAHAMU KUHUSU TIBA A SILIA YA KUUNGANISHA MIFUPA

Watu  wengi wanao pata  ajali  za barabarani  na  kuvunjika  viungo  vya mwili  ni  nadra sana  kukimbilia  kwa  wataalamu  wa tiba a silia.

Goodluck  Eliona  na  Warioba  Igombe, Gazeti  la  Mwananchi.

Morogoro  na  Dar Es  salaam.

Watanzania  walio  wengi  hukifahamu  kitengo  cha  mifupa  cha  Hospitali  ya  Taifa  ya   Muhimbili ( MOI )  kuwa  ni  kimbilio  muhimu  kwa  watu  walio   vunjika  mifupa  ya  viungo  vyao.

Lakini  kuna idadi  kubwa  ya  waganga wa  tiba asilia  wanao  dai  wana  uwezo  wa  kuunganisha  mfupa  ulio  vunjika  na  wanaaminika sana.

Hata  hivyo  tiba  hiyo  ya  asili  inakinzana  na  utaalamu  wa  tiba  za  kisasa.

Idadi  ya  watu  wanao  amii  uponyaji  wa  mifupa  unao  fanywa  na  waganga  wa  jadi  inaonekana  kuzidi  kuongezeka .

Lakini  tiba  hiyo  hufanywa  bila  ya  kufahamu  ukubwa  wa  tatizo.  Ni  wapi  wanapo kinzana ?

 AONAVYO  MGANGA  WA  TIBA  ASILIA

Joel  Kisome  (  57 ), mtaalamu bingwa  wa  mifupa  anaye  ishi  Morogoro, anaeleza  kuwa  anatibu  mifupa iliyo  vunjika  akitumia  mitishamba.

Uwani  mwake  kuna  zaidi  ya  wagonjwa  150  ambao  wamevunjika  mifupa   sehemu  mbalimbali  za  miili  yao.

“  Sisi  hatuna  elimu  ya kisayansi kama  walivyo  wenzetu  wazungu, lakini  Mwenyezi  Mungu  alitujaalia  taaluma  hii  inayo wasaidia  watanzania  wenzetu”  anasema.

Laiti nasi  tungekuwa  tumeelimika  kisayansi, naamini  tungefika  mbali  hasa  katika  tiba  ya  mitishamba.

“ Mzungu  humpima  mwanaye  na  kujua  kitu  anachopenda  kukifanya  kimaisha  tangu  akiwa  mdogo  na  kumwendeleza  kielimu ili  kukuza  kipaji  chake  kitaaluma  kwa  kile  anachokipenda  tofauti  na  waafrika “

Hata  hivyo  Kisome  anaeleza  kuwa   tiba   ya asili  inaweza  kuwasaidia    watu  wengi  ndani  na  nje  ya  nchi, tatizo  ni  kwa  wataalamu  wake  kutothaminiwa  na  kusaidiwa  na  serikali.

Kisome  anasema   aliianza  kazi  hiyo  ya  tiba  mwaka  1972  wilayani  Bagamoyo  mkoani  Pwani  baada  ya  kuonyeshwa  dawa  hizi  na   baba  yake  mzazi, ambaye  pia  alikuwa  mganga  mahiri  wa  tiba  asili  wa  matatizo  ya  mifupa.  Anasema  ukaribu  na  baba  yake  mzazi  ndio  ulio mwezesha  kurithi  kazi  ile.

                 NI   WAPI    HUPATA   WATEJA    ?

Kisome  hupata wateja  wengi  kutoka  hospitalini, zikiwamo  za  Muhimbili  au  Bugando.  Wagonjwa  wengi  wao  wakiwa  wale   wasio  na  uwezo  wa  kugharimia  tiba  zao.

Hata hivyo  anaeleza  kuwa  wagonjwa  ni  wengi  kiasi  kwamba  wengine  hawezi  kuwahudumia.

Kuhusu  yeye  kufanya  kazi  hospitalini  kusaidiana  na  wataalamu  wa  tiba  ya  ya  kisasa  kuokoa  maisha  ya  wagonjwa,  Kisome  anajibu  kuwa  hawezi  kufanya  hivyo  ingawa   wamekuwa wakimhitaji.

 Anasema  hapendi  wala  hawezi  kufanya  hivyo  kwa  kuwa  hatakuwa  huru.

Anaeleza  kuwa serikali  haiwezi  kumpa  fedha  anazo  hitaji  mbali  na  kufanya  katika  mazingira  magumu, lakini  pia  hatakuwa  na  muda  wa  kupumzika.

ASEMAVYO  MTEJA  WAKE

Hosel  Juma  ambaye  amepachikwa  jina  la  utani “ Moi”  kwa  kuwa  alikaa  Muhimbili  kwa  mwaka  mmoja   na  miezi  minane  bila  nafuu, anasema  kuwa  tiba  za  asili  ni  bora  kuliko  zile  za  hospitalini.

“ Nimekaa   Muhimbili  ( Moi )  kwa  mwaka  mmoja  na  miezi  minane  bila  kupata   hata  nafuu.  Nimetumia  fedha  zangu  zaidi  ya   Sh. 2 milioni, lakini  ni  kama  nilizitupa “ anasema  Juma.

Anaeleza  kuwa  alipata   ajali  ya  gari alipokuwa  amepewa  lifti  na  kuvunjika  mguu  na  alipofikishwa   Moi  alipigwa   picha  ya  x-ray  mara  62, kufungwa  bandeji  ngumu  ( P.O.P )  mara  kumi, kuwekewa  vyuma  mara  mbili  bila  nafuu.

“ Mungu  mkubwa! Mbali  na  kupigwa  x-ray, kuwekewa  antenna  ( chuma  mguuni )  na  POP  kwa muda  mrefu  wakati  nikiwa   Muhimbili, sikupata  nafuu.

Tangu  nilipoletwa  hapa  kwa  mganga  na  mama  mdogo  anaye ishi  Morogoro, nina  miezi  mitatu  sasa  na  mguu  wangu  umepona” anasema.

KAULI  YA  KITAALAMU

Dk. Moiz  Vejlan  ambaye  ni  bingwa  wa  mifupa  katika  Hospitali  ya  Rufaa  ya    Mkoa  wa  Morogoro, anasema  kuwa  dawa  za  asili  za  mitishamba  si  mbaya  kwa  afya  ya  binadamu  katika  matumizi  ya  tiba, bali  inategemea    mgonjwa  mwenyewe  anavyo  iamini  hiyo  dawa  kama  tiba  yake.

“ Katika  tiba, kila  mtu  ana  imani  yake, kuna  wanao  amini  kuwa  dawa  za  mitishamba  ni  bora  kuliko  za  kitaalamu  na  wengine  huamini  kuwa  dawa  za  mitishamba  haziwasaidii  kwa  tiba” anasema  Dk. Vejlani.

Mtaalamu  huyoi  anaeleza  kuwa  wataalamu  wa  mitishamba  wamekuwa  wakipata  umaarufu  mkubwa  kutokana  dawa  wanazo  zitumia  kudaiwa  kuwaponyesha  wagonjwa  wengi, lakini  kitaalamu siyo  vizuri  kwani  wao  hutibu  mgonjwa bila  kujua  ukubwa  wa  jeraha  kwa  undani.

“ Kwa  kawaida  mtu  aliyevunjika  mfupa  lazima  apigwe  x-ray  ili  kujua  ukweli  na  ukubwa  wa  tatizo, lakini  kwa  wenzetu  wa  miti  shamba  hilo  halipo. Wao  hutumia  utaalamu  na  uzoefu  walio  jaliwa  na  Mungu  wao” anasema.

Dk. Vejilani  anasema  Hospitali  nyingi  hasa  za  serikali zinakabiliwa  na  changamoto  ya  vifaa  vya  kutibu  na  kuunganisha  mifupa, kitu  ambacho  kimekuwa  kikiwafanya   wagonjwa  wengi  kukimbilia  kwa  wataalamu    wa  mitishamba wakiamini  kuwa  hospitalini  hakuna  tiba.

“ Tunakabiliwa  na  changamoto  ya  ukosefu  wa  vifaa, kitu  kinacho  wafanya  wagonjwa  wengi washindwe  kuamini  kuwa  dawa  za  kitaalamu zinatibu  na  kukimbilia  kukimbilia  mitishamba”  anasema.

Anashauri  serikali  iwatambue  na  kuwathamini  kwa  kuwaandalia  mazingira  mazuri  wataalamu hao  wa  tiba a sili  kwani  wanawasaidia    watu  wengi, hususani  walio  vunjika  viungo.

Mtafiti   Mkuu  wa  Taasisi  ya  Utafiti  wa  Tiba  ( NIMR ), Dk. Julius  Massaga  anasema NIR haijawahi  kupokea   mganga  yeyote  wa  tiba  asilia ambaye   anataka  kuthibitisha  kuwa  dawa  yake  ya  asili  inaweza  kutibu  mifupa.

“ NIMR   kwa  sasa  inafanya  kazi  za  utafiti  wa  dawa  nyingie  tu  za  asili  lakini  si  zinazohusu  tiba  ya  mifupa.  NIMR  haifanyi  wala   hakuna  mganga  yeyote aliyeleta  maombi  ya  dawa  yake  kufanyiwa  utafiti “  anasema  Dk.  Massaga.

TIBA  YA  KIMASAI

Wamasai  hawako  nyuma, wao  ni  mabingwa  wa  tiba  asili  ya  mifupa;  kazi  ambayo  wameifanya muda  mrefu.

Wamekuwa  wakitumia  dawa  aina  ya ‘ beneuni’ kutibu  majeraha katika  mwili wa  mwanadamu  au  mnyama.

Jina  la  dawa  hiyo  limetokana  na  mti  wa  mbeneuni  ambao  unaaminika  kuwa  na  nguvu  ya  kuunga  jeraha  kwa  muda  mfupi  na  kuiacha  sehemu  hiyo  ikikauka  ndani  ya  saa  24.

Mtaalamu wa  dawa  za  kimasai, Simon  Ole  Kipayi  anasema  mti  wa  dawa  hiyo  unapatikana  katika  sehemu  chache  nchini  na  kwamba  kijiko  kimoja  cha  chai  huuzw  kati  ya  sh. 5,000  hadi  8,000  kutokana  na  uwezo  wake  mkubwa  wa  kutibu.

Ole  Kipayi  anasema  kuwa  mgonjwa  aliyejeruhiwa  au  kuvunjika  mfupa  anatakiwa  kuweka  unga  wa  dawa  hiyo  kwenye  jeraha  na  kuliacha  wazi  bila  kufunga, kwa  kuwa  kama  litafungwa  linaweza  kuoza.

“ Beneuni  huivuta  ngozi  na  kuliunganisha jeraha.  Kama  jeraha  likikaa  kwa  siku  tatu, utatakiwa  kuosha   kwanza  kwenye  sehemu  uliyo  umia  halafu  uweke  dawa”  anasema  Ole  Kipayi.

WENGINEO

Vero  Masinga , anayeuza  dawa  za  asili  katika stendi  ya  mabasi  ya  daladala  ya  Mbagala  Rangi-Tatu  jijini  Dar  Es  salaam, anasema  mwanaye  alijeruhiwa  kwa panga  mkononi, lakini  baada  ya  kuitumia  dawa  hiyo  aliyopewa  na  jirani  yake, jeraha  lilipona  kabisa   baada  ya  siku  tatu.

Anasema  ingawa  hafahamu  kama   dwa  hiyo  imethibitishwa  na  wataalamu  wa  afya, anasema  inaonyesha  uwezo  mkubwa  wa  kutibu  haraka  tofauti  na  baadhi  ya  dawa  zitolewazo  hospitalini.

“ Siku  hizi  ukienda  hospitali  kununua  dwa  unaweza  kuuziwa  dawa  feki, lakini  beneuni  ni  mti  ambao  mtu  yeyote  anaweza  kuutafuta  na  kuuweka  nyumbani  kwake”  anasema.

Hata  hivyo,  Masinga   anatoa  angalizo  kwa  wagonjwa  waio  fahamu  dawa  hiyo  kuwa  haitumiki  kutibu  mtu  aliyejeruhiwa  na  mnyama  au  nyoka  mwenye  sumu  kwa  kuwa  haina  uwezo  wa  kuondoa  sumu.

Alipotakiwa  kuzungumzia  ubora  na  matumizi  ya  dawa  hizo  na  nyingine  nchini, ofisa  uhusiano  wa  Mamlaka  ya  Chakula  na  Dawa  ( TFDA), Gaudensia  Simwanza  anasema  ofisi   hiyo  haihusiki  na  dawa  za  asili  ila  kuna  idara  maalumu  Wizara  ya  Afya inayo  shughulikia  dawa  za  asili.

 CHANZO : GAZETI   LA  MWANANCHI, TOLEO  Na. 4983, Ijumaa, 14  Machi  2014.

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