Warning Message from the US Embassy in Dar es Salaam

Security Notice November 2010

Date: Monday, November 29, 2010, 2:27 AM

The U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam would like to remind American citizens
that we often note an increase in crime during the holiday season and we
believe this to be the case this year.

In our most serious incident so far, an American citizen was robbed last
week while she was walking on Ocean Road in Dar es Salaam near the ferry
just before noon. She was forced into a vehicle under threat of
violence. The victim complied with the robbers' demands and was held
for some time before eventually being released without injury.

The Embassy urges you in the strongest possible terms to exercise good
personal security practices. Specifically:

- Be exceptionally aware of your surroundings, especially if
you are out walking alone. Walk in groups whenever possible and do not
walk after dark.

- Don't draw unnecessary attention to yourself by your actions
or by carrying valuables.

- Lock all doors - especially at night.

- Be sure your cell phones, and telephones are readily
available and in good working order.

- Use your alarm system. Make sure the members of your
household know where the alarm panic buttons are and how to use them.

- Be especially cautious while driving as there will be a
greater number of drunk drivers on the road during holiday season. Do
not drink and drive.

- Please be sure that your most recent contact information is
updated on our registry.

Please review your security practices and maintain a high level of
vigilance over the coming weeks.

American citizens living or traveling in Tanzania are encouraged to
register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's smart
traveler enrollment program, to obtain updated information on travel and
security within Tanzania. Citizens without Internet access may register
directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy. By registering, American
citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of
emergency. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania can be
contacted by telephone at [255] (22) 266-8001 x 4122 and fax at [255]
(22) 266-8238. You may also contact the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania via
email at drsacs@state.gov. For after hours emergencies, U.S. citizens
should call [255] (22) 266-8001.

U.S. citizens may also call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services in
the United States for the latest travel information. The Office of
Overseas Citizens Services can be reached from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday, by calling 1-888-407-4747
from within the U.S. and Canada, or by calling (202) 501-4444 from other
countries.

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Malamiko Kuhusu UDSM Sc hool of Law

Nimeletewa kwa E-mail.
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Habari za kazi na shukrani kwa kutuhabarisha kwa kutumia blog.

Naleta malalamiko yangu kuhusu tovuti ya school of law (zamani faculty of law) ya chuo kikuu cha dar es salaam. tovuti hii ina zaidi ya miezi sita sasa ipo under construction. watu tunataka habari za chuo aidha kujiunga kwa kozi mbali mbali au kujua habari mbali mbali lakini tunatatizwa na kukosekana kwa tovuti hiyo.

Inashangaza na kusikitisha kuwa zaidi ya miezi sita tovuti hiyo ipo matengenezoni... jee wahusika wanalijua hili? jee wanajenga tovuti au ghorofa la makaazi na ofisi?

Ustaarabu ungewafanya kuimaintain tovuti ya awali ya faculty of law kabla ya kuifuta wakati wanaendelea kuitengeneza hiyo ya school of law ili kutokatisha wananchi na wadau habari kwa muda mrefu. tunaomba wahusika walitafutie ufumbuzi tatizo hili.

Mdau wa elimu ya juu

Tanzania

Rais Obama Auumia - Ashonwa nyuzi 12 Mdomoni

Rais Barack Obama wa Marekani aliumia jana akiwa anacheza mpira wa kikapu (Basketball). Habari zinasema kuwa ilibidi ashonwe nyuzi 12 mdomoni. Alikuwa anacheza na timu ambayo ilikuwa na marafiki na ndugu. Alipigwa na kiko (elbow) cha mtu. Hawajasema ni nani aliyemwumiza.

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Battle under the boards leaves Obama bloody

Saturday, November 27, 2010

By Helene Cooper
THE NEW YORK TIMES

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama had to get 12 stitches in his lip after taking an elbow during a basketball game yesterday morning, White House officials said.

"After being inadvertently hit with an opposing player's elbow in the lip while playing basketball with friends and family, the president received 12 stitches today," press secretary Robert Gibbs said in a statement. "They were done in the doctor's office located on the ground floor of the White House."

That statement did not say whose elbow was involved, but one denial already had come in: Reggie Love, the former Duke University basketball player who is an Obama aide, was on the court but said it was not him.

Maybe Michelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson, the basketball coach at Oregon State University, was the culprit? Obama was, after all, playing with "members of his family" at Fort McNair in Washington.

Kwa habari zaidi someni:

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/national_world/stories/2010/11/27/battle-under-the-boards-leaves-obama-bloody.html?sid=101

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=5852187

Happy Thanksgiving!

Leo ni siku ya Shukurani hapa Marekani. Ni sikukuu ambayo inahusu kila mtu, bila kujali dini wala rangi. Karibu maduka na maofisi yote yamefungwa ila watu wawe na familia zao.

Chanzo chake, wazungu walipotua hapa Marekani, walikufa wengi mno kwa vile hawakujua jinsi ya kulima vyakula vitakayostawi hapa. Yaani walikufa shauri ya njaa! Ni wahindi wekundu waliowaonyesha na kuwafundisha jinsi ya kulima vyakula kama mahindi. Sasa ni siku ya watu kuwa na familia zao na kushukuru.

African Events in Boston, MA

Together with Africa

Network Afrique.inc

November-December 2010

Singles' Night at Teranga

The Holiday season is approaching!!! Summer love is long gone and now it is time for Winter love.

Join Us on Monday, December 20th at Teranga from 6pm to 9pm and meet Fine African Men and Women.

Meet Your future Mate and Bring a Gift for a child for Christmas

It is the time of the year where we give Love through gift and we receive Love through Thank you and Happiness!
Bring a gift for a Child in the Community and meet new people ... Make new friends ... Meet 'the single friends of friends' ... Begin relationships ... Network for business ... Enjoy many wonderful social opportunities ... And have fun!
As appreciation for your support Teranga is offering a $50 gift Certificate to the 25th guest of the night.

Join Us on Facebook: Africans in Boston
Network Afrique.inc
Linkedin: Africans in Boston

This event is solely for entertainment. Network Afrique.inc is not a dating agency.

Network Afrique.inc mission is to connect Africans and non Africans who live in Boston through various events and interests. We are dedicated to promote the African culture and contribute in the Community and in West Africa.

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The US Launching of the African Women Decade

Friday, December 10, 2010
09.00 am to 5.00 pm
at
University of Massachusetts Boston

T Shirt
Get your T Shirt(women only)
Go to shalupe.org (click on donations paypal link)

The objective of the African Women's Decade, a declaration of the African Union, is to advocate for gender inequity, women's advancement and the respect of women's right within the African Diaspora. The African women's movement being launched in the United States recognizes the importance of empowering women both from the continent and in the Diaspora, which includes women of African descent (Afro-Latina, African-Americans, Caribbeans). In the United States women of African descent are raising children, building lives, and empowering themselves. The US launching in Boston, to be held on Friday, December 10, 2010 at UMass Boston, will bring together women of African descendent and their allies to learn more about the AU's 10-year campaign and set action steps addressing the challenges of local women from the Diaspora.

Join the Facebook page AfricanWomen Decade
For more information contact Chioma Nnaji- chioma.nnaji@gmail.com

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Governor's African Council Event: End of the Community Event

December 4th 2010 from 12.00 to 1.30pm

The meeting will be in the Watertown Savings Bank Room at the

Watertown Library on 123 Main St, Watertown MA. 02472

The agenda :

- Opportunities that have developed for our community to be more involved in political and civic aspects of Massachusetts

- Development of an African Agenda that will synthesize the key issues of the community to be presented to the Governor for action.
For more information email gaccampaign@gmail.com

Majambazi Wateka Basi Kibondo (Kigoma)

MAJAMBAZI WATEKA BASI KIBONDO KATIBU UVCCM AUAWA


Habari zimeletwa kwa email na:Frederick M. Katulanda

Basi la Kampuni ya China ya Golden Intercity Express lenye namba za usajili T 457 ARC lilikuwa limebeba abiria 51 lilitekwa na Majambazi leo katika eneo la Mkugwa wilayani Kibondo.

Inasemekana majambazi hao walipiga sana Risasi, akielezea Mkasa huo kwa njia ya simu kutoka eneo la tukio, mmoja wa Wasafiri aliyekuwa ndani ya Basi hilo kutoka Kigoma kwenda Mwanza, Sophia Nasibu alieleza kwamba tukio hilo lilitokea majira ya saa tatu asubuhi ambapo alishuhudia Majambazi yakipiga risasi ovyo kwenye Basi hilo na hivyo Dereva kulazimika kusimama porini hapo.

Katika kufyatua risasi inasemekana wameweza kumuua Willy Muga katibu wa UVCCM mkoani Mara. Aidha Sophia ameeleza kuwa majambazi hao yalikuwa yakipiga kelele kuwaamrisha Askari wawili wanaosindikiza Basi letu wasalimishe Bunduki zao, na baada ya muda mrefu huku yakitupiga risasi kutoboa toboa basi ndipo Askari hao wanaosindikiza Basi waliogopa na kuamua kusalimisha Bunduki zote mbili walizokuwa nazo, walizitupa mlangoni na Majambazi yakazichukua.

Majambazi hayo baada ya kuchukua Bunduki za Askari hao yalipoanza kuwapora Abiria fedha walizokuwa nazo huku wakiwachapa viboko baadhi ya waliokuwa wakorofi na ambao walionekana kukaidi. Kamanda wa polisi mkoa wa Kigoma, George Mayunga alipoulizwa kuhusu tukio hilo alisema kwamba amepata taarifa lakini bado anasubiri taarifa rasmi kutoka kwa Kamanda wa Polisi wilayani Kibondo (OCD) Innocent ili aweze kuandaa taarifa rasmi.-

Coup Attempt in Madagascar

Wanajeshi wamejaribu kupindua serikali ya Madagascar! Hawakufanikiwa!

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ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) - A group of dissident officers was reported ready to surrender Saturday after attempting to seize power earlier in the week, but junior officers resisted and gunfire rang out during negotiations aimed at defusing a volatile impasse.

Reporters had seen hundreds of soldiers loyal to this Indian Ocean island's High Transitional Authority - the internationally isolated government formed by a politician who seized power with the military's backing last year - converge on a base near the capital's airport. Mutinous officers have been holed up at the base since Wednesday. Officials had said talks were planned, but shots could be heard inside the base.

Col. Julien Ravelomihary, a high-ranking member of the High Transitional Authority's military, told reporters the mutinous officers "are ready to hand themselves over, but junior officers are resisting."

The group of officers declared Wednesday they were taking over from Andry Rajoelina. Western powers and Madagascar's African neighbors have accused Rajoelina of trampling on democracy, and some in the military have grown disenchanted with him in recent months.

Earlier Saturday, police had fired tear gas to break up a crowd of several hundred anti-Rajoelina demonstrators in central Antananarivo.

Saturday's protest was led by a mayors' organization that seeks a negotiated resolution to the crisis. Police said they arrested the group's leader. No injuries were reported.

The protesting mayors say they also oppose an electoral plan imposed by Rajoelina. Wednesday's coup attempt came amid a nationwide vote on Rajoelina's proposed constitution. The vote went ahead, and incomplete results put the 'yes' vote well ahead.

Umepima? (Simulizi)

Nimeletewa kwenye E-mail:

“ Dear naomba uje “
“ nije ? kuna nini tena mama Vanessa ?”
“ wewe njoo wasi wasi wako nini ?”
“ sawa nimeshakuja nieleze mama Vanessa “

“ Unakumbuka nilivyokuwa nakuambia naumwa sana ?”
“ ndio nakumbuka si ulienda kupima leo ?
“ yes nilienda kupima leo ndio nimekuja na majibu “

“ duh ndio umekuja na majibu mbona wanitisha mrembo ?”
“ nakutisha na nini si nimekuja na majibu tu uko tayari kuyapokea ?”
“ mhh mama Vanessa mbona unaniuliza hivyo ?”
“ nimekuuliza uko tayari kuyapokea au nisikuambie ?”
“ subiri kwanza nifikirie “

Wanandoa wengi au watu wengi walio katika mahusiano hawajui jinsi ya kumweleza mpenzi wake jambo Fulani linalohusu afya yake kama hapa hadithi yetu inavyoendelea , baba Vanessa hana uhakika kama apewe majibu au la kama yuko katika ndoa kuna ubaya gani kupokea majibu ?

“ mama vanesa naona tulale kesho uniambie “
“ kesho si unaweza kushindwa kwenda kazini bora nikuambie sana baba watoto “
“ hapana sasa hivi moyo wangu unaenda mbio sitaki “

Unaona ? mtu yuko katika ndoa lakini anaogopa kujua afya ya mke wake sasa nini maana ya ndoa ? si kushirikiana ? hapa ushirikiano upo kweli ? jibu ni kwamba hakuna baba Vanessa anaogopa majibu

“ Haya basi niambie mpenzi wangu “
“ baba Vanessa nimeathirika na ugonjwa “
“ mhh – ugonjwa gani umeathirika nao ?”
“ ukimwi ?”

“ aaaaha baba Vanessa mbona unanipiga ?”
“ umeupata wapi huu ukimwi ?”
“ sijamaliza kukuelezea mbona umeaza ugomvi ?”
“ baba Vanessa siwezi kusema chochote wala lolote mpaka na wewe ukapime “

“ sikia mama Vanessa mimi siendi kupima sina ukimwi kwani umeniona nikiumwa ?”
“ baba Vanessa , wewe huwa unasafiri sana maeneo mengi na sijui kuhusu afya yako kwa muda mrefu sasa mbona hivyo leo ?”
“ aaaaaahhh , baba Vanessa utaniua “
“ ndio leo lazima unikome yaani umeambukizwa ukimwi huko na watu wengine unasema mimi ?”
“ sijasema kama wewe ndio umeniambukiza nimekuambia na wewe ukapime tuwe na uhakika na afya zetu ili tuishi kwa amani na furaha “
“ nimeshasema siendi kupima halafu beba vitu vyako uondoke naona ndoa yetu imefikia kikomo usiku wa leo mama Vanessa , na nikiona umeniambukiza ukimwi nakuja kukuwa huko huko kwenu umesikia ? mbwa we “

“ Leo ndio unaniita mbwa ? “
“ ndio wewe mbwa tena mbwa jike , sitaki uongee na mimi sasa hivi naomba ujiandae kuondoka sikutaki tena ntakuletea talaka kwenu “

ASUBUHI IKAFIKA

“ Haya dear kwahere , nilikupenda na kukupa kila kitu bora uondoke na ukimwi wako huko huko , kwani nani anataka magonjwa na maradhi nyumbani kwake ? uniambukize mimi na watoto wangu ? si ajabu umeshawaambukiza pia kwanza hakuna kupanda gari langu nakuletea taxi ije kukubeba “

“ nimekuchukua kwenu huna kitu umekuja hapa kufanya umalaya na sasa unaondoka kwangu na kitu kitu chenyewe ni hicho ukimwi , tafadhali usiniangalie nikiongea angalia pembeni kule sawa ? Mbwa we

“Taxi naomba umpeleke huyo mbwa standi ya basi apande basi aondoke kwao hela yako hii chukuwa chenji mpe huyo huyo mbwa ondoka nae kimbiza gari manake akiendelea kukaa hapa ndio napandwa na hasira zaidi “.

MIEZI 5 TOKA MAMA VANESSA AONDOKE

Barua toka kwa Baba Vannessa kwenda kwa Aliyekuwa mama Vanessa

Habari mama Vanessa

Sijui kama unaendelea vizuri na maisha au sijui maisha yako yameenda mramba toka tufukuzane enzi zile , kwa kweli nilifikiria mara mbili na nyingi zaidi kwanini nilikufukuza siku zile kama mbwa na matusi mazito kwako wewe , na jinsi nilivyokupiga na kashfa nyingine nzito nilizokupa nilikosea sana siku zile baadaye nilikaa na kuona ukweli kwamba nimekukosea lakini sikupata njia za kuwasiliana na wewe ili tuongee vizuri mpenzi wangu .

Nilipitiwa na shetani wakati ule na kwa kweli sikuwa na jinsi ya kumzuia yule shetani nilimuacha tu aniingilie na aanze kufanya kazi katika mawazo yangu mpaka nilipokuja kupata ukweli na huyo shetani kutoka katika maisha yangu na akili yangu

Mama Vanessa sijui kama utanielewa .

Kuna siku nilienda safarini Nairobi , nikiwa na rafiki yangu tulikunywa sana pombe tukalewa kisha tukaenda katika kumbi moja ya starehe pale tulichukuwa wasichana wanaojiuza kila mtu alienda na wake kulala nae usiku huo kuanzia siku hiyo nikazoea kwa miaka 4 mfululizo nikienda Kenya nikawa napitia ile clabu na kuchukuwa wasichana kwa ajili ya kujipumzisha nao usiku kucha kwa siku 4 hivi na siku zote ninazokuwa kule .

Nilizoeana nao sana nikawafanya kama wake zangu hata mapenzi tulikuwa hatufanyi tena kwa kutumia kinga na sikuwa na wasi wasi wowote juu ya maisha yangu kwanza sikuamini kama kulikuwa na kitu kinaitwa ukimwi kwa sababu sikuwahi kuona mfano nilisikia tu watu wanaongelea ukimwi na kadhalika sikuwa na uhakika wa uwepo wake kabisa .

Sasa hivi niko zangu hapa nyumbani na mimi hali imezidi kuwa mbaya nimeathirika ndio najaribu kutumia dawa za kuongeza maisha na kuhudhuria kwa waganga wa kienyeji kwa sana naona hata nafuu sipati wala ahueni

Pesa zangu zote sasa karibu zinaisha kwa sababu nyingi nimetumia kwedna kwa waganga na kununulia dawa za kuongeza nguvu mpenzi wangu , yaaani machozi yananitoka na kulia nashindwa lakini nifanyeje ?

Watoto wetu wanahitaji matunzo na malezi bora kwenda shule na kufundishwa maadili mema , mama yao ambaye alikuwa anaishi nao nyumbani saa zote ndio wewe nilishakukimbiza roho inaniuma sana mpenzi wangu

Nilikuwa nakuomba kama unaweza nisamehe na usahau yaliyopita urudi nyumbani tuendelee na maisha yetu mpaka hapo ndoa itakapokuja kutunganisha hali imeshakuwa hivi hakuna la kufanya zaidi ya kuwa wote tena mpenzi wangu mimi nalia sana

Nimeshaona makosa yangu na nimeshakusamehe basi naomba na wewe unisamehe kama una moyo huo wa huruma urudi nyumbani tuishi pamoja tena dear wangu

Nafikiri umenielewa mpenzi

Mama vanessaa

Ni mimi

Baba Vanessa

Mzee Noma (ONYO- Lugha Chafu)

Haki ya Mungu ningemwona huyo mzee mshenzi ana kwa ana ningempiga! HANA ADABU!!!! Ana mawazo finyo na mdomo mchafu! Haheshimu wanawake hata kidogo!

Wito kwa akina mama mlio karibu naye, mchukue mafimbo mpige, uzuri zaidi, mkate hiyo dhakari yake maana hasthali kuwa nayo!!!

Idd El Hajj Njema!

Nawatakia wadau WaIslamu wote Idd El Hajj Njema!

Msiba - Advocate Mr. Humphrey Noel Mkondya

Mr. Humphrey Noel Mkondya

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT

We regret to announce the death of Mr. HUMPHREY NOEL MKONDYA, a Veteran Lawyer, husband to Edith Chisenga Mkondya, father to Eric, Kenneth, Lawrence and Dr. Ellen which occurred on Friday the 12th of November, 2010 at the Apollo Hospital in Chennai, India.

The funeral service will take place on Wednesday 17th November, 2010 at 1400hr, at his residence, House No. 23, Wakulima Road, Hannanasif Estate Kinondoni, Dares Salaam.

The body of the late Mr. Mkondya will be laid to rest on the very day at 1500hrs at Kinondoni cemetery

The Lord gave and the lord hath taken away;
Blessed be the name of Lord. Job 1: 2 1b

May his Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. Amen.

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Nakumbuka Mzee Mkondya. Alikuwa wakili mzuri sana. Alipenda sana kuongea na waandishi wa habari. Kesi moja ambayo nakumbuka ni kuwa alimtetea yule dada MZambia aliyekamatwa na mafurushi ya 'heroin' kwenye handbag yake pale uwanja wa ndege Dar. REST IN ETERNAL PEACE

Early Flight to Zanzibar

Diasaster Preparedness

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

By Dr. Amur Abdullah Amur
Principal Specialist in Internal Medicine, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar-Es-Salaam

The success of the plan of action to rescue miners in Chile reflects to well organized disaster preparedness activities by the Public Health Authorities. This rescue involved Chilean miners who had been trapped for almost 70 days some 600 meters underground after the mine they were working in collapsed around them 5th Aug.2010 , puzzled the attention of many.

The possibility of Public Health Emergencies concerns many people in the wake of frequent outbreaks of diseases and environmental mishap particularly in developing countries.

Many would agree with me that disaster preparedness helps people to deal with disasters of all sorts much more effectively when they do occur. Disaster preparedness is efficiently accomplished from family level to the national level. Charity starts at home! At a family level, keeping a three-day supply in the reserve and at least an additional four-day supply per person for use at home by each family is advisable. Public Health Disaster Preparedness teams are expected to provide operational requirements include tents and toilet facilities, contracted support for food, potable water, protective gears, transport , portable medical kits including oxygen cylinders, and biomedical waste disposal. Disaster Teams provide primary and acute care, initial resuscitation and stabilization, advanced life support and preparation of sick or injured for evacuation. Each team includes physicians, nurses, medical technicians, and supporting staff. The team is expected to sustain operations for 72 hours without external support.

Disasters disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives every year and have lasting effects, both to people and property. There is a need to establish tailor made Training Courses on Disaster Management that involve all walks of Life. During our school time, we used to have Scout Clubs that conduct elementary disaster preparedness programs. Such activities should be incorporated formally to an accredited level so as to produce cadres who can serve as Emergency Medical Responders, Paramedics and Members of Ambulance Teams. Institutes like Red Cross and Red Crescent play vital role in conducting short and long term First Aid Training. Provision of assistance consists of medical materiel, personnel, and technical assistance. These resources may provide response capability for the emergency response needs. Collab­oration in advance with rescue teams helps to promote alertness, disseminate health information, minimize confusion, and identify appropriate actions and responses.

Due to increasing vulnerability of developing countries to suffer various natural disaster in a form of outbreak of infectious diseases and environmental hazards, there is a need to establish Disaster Management Institute within the Public Health Program.

Lesson from Chile has proved that appropriate disaster preparedness reduces the devastating impact on human life, economy and environment . This is achieved through education, implementing warning strategies , toll free numbers, safety measures, users friendly infrastructures, developmental plans to provide coverage to such disasters ,provision of resources and rehabilitation as well as post-disaster reconstruction.

Disaster Management is multidisciplinary approach which involves nationwide participation, different professions and different scientific fields, and has become an important measure for human, society and nature sustainable development. Developing countries that lack the necessary facilities, planning, expertise and resources for

disaster preparedness arguably need them the most. The development of Disaster Preparedness within a Public Health Program should be seen as an important opportunity for the development within the nationwide health program.

The responsibility of Disaster Preparedness is to provide for a comprehensive Emergency Management Program that meets the emergency needs of those who either have been or might be affected by an emergency or major disaster for example cholera outbreak .

The population explosion and exposure to inadequate space, substandard sanitation, pollution, poor housing and lack of safety measures in poor resource countries have increased the frequency and severity of disasters. Surface decontamination remains an uphill task in case of chemical or biological pollution in developing countries. With the prevailing background of the high disease burden an environmental hazards present in many poor resource countries, the cost of running Disaster Management could be very high. In any public health program, a well-integrated Disaster Preparedness ultimately result in cost savings through early recognition and management of the disasters.

Some countries have units of Medical Response Cops(MRC) consist of organized medical and public health professionals who serve as volunteers to respond to natural disasters and emergencies. The MRC helps to engage medical and public health personnel in response to an emergency. MRC team is capable of providing primary and secondary medical care as well as to stabilize victims for transportation to hospital facilities .

Application of proper disaster management strategies involves formation of disaster management teams ,identifying phases of disaster preparedness, pre-disaster planning, resources preparedness, monitoring including relief management capability, prediction, early warning, damage assessment and relief management. Disaster Preparedness aims to save lives, prevent injuries, preserve the environment and protect property and the economy. Disaster management is comprised of four interdependent risk-based functions: prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Mitigation provides a critical foundation for disaster management.

The followings are the Phases of Disaster Preparedness:

1.Mitigation/Prevention -- A period of time during which activities are undertaken by individuals/institutes to improve their capabilities to respond to a potential emergency and fulfill their assigned responsibilities. Mitigation efforts attempt to prevent hazards from developing into disasters altogether, or to reduce the effects of disasters when they occur. The mitigation phase concentrates on short and long-term measures for reducing or eliminating risk. The implementation of mitigation strategies can be considered as a part of the recovery process if applied after a disaster occurs. The need of Establishment of Curriculum to train cadres of Disaster Management Team should be emphasized. Strategies of mitigation eliminate or reduce the impacts and risks of hazards through proactive measures taken before an emergency or disaster occurs.

2. Preparedness --

A period of time during which activities are undertaken by individuals and disaster teams to increase their alertness during periods of heightened risk. The emergency managers develop plans of action to manage and counter their risks and take action to build the necessary capabilities needed to implement such plans during this phase. Common preparedness measures include communication plans, emergency population alertness, evacuation, shelters, and provision of supplies. Public Health Program have the task to ensure first responders and emergency management personnel are well-prepared through education, support and exercises.

3. Response --

A period of time during which activities are undertaken by individuals and institutes to respond to an occurrence that threatens or harms human beings and environment. The response phase includes the mobilization of the necessary emergency service and members of disaster teams in the affected area. A well organized emergency plan activities developed as part of the preparedness phase enables efficient coordination in saving life ,prevention of injuries and protection of environment . The earlier response commences the better the outcome . Depending on impact of disaster sustained by the victims, virulence in case of infections, and access to health management, the vast majority of those affected by a disaster will die within 72 hours after impact. Regardless of the cause of the disaster, hygienic precautions such as hand washing ,wearing protective gears must be the rule of the game. Thorough hand-washing with antiseptics between examining victims and after contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions, and equipment contaminated by them is an important component of infection control during disaster.

4. Recovery --

A period of time during which activities are undertaken by individuals and institutes to provide for the welfare of the people following a Disaster and/or emergency. Recovery efforts are primarily concerned with actions that involve counseling, crisis intervention, rehabilitation , moral support and rebuilding destroyed property. Efforts should be made to build user friendly structures taking safety measure techniques into account . This requires collective responsibilities and commitment of the community and the nation to develop and deliver disaster financial assistance, determining the amounts and types of assistance that will be provided to those who have experienced losses.

Lady Dee Jay at Sweet Eazy on Sundays

Tanzania's Queen of Pop is live on stage at Sweet Eazy Oysterbay.

Every Sunday from 8pm. Join the celebration on or off the dance floor.

Mwanamke Atakuwa Spika?

Wadau, hii kweli ni mapinduzi. CCM wamewachagua wanawake watatu kugombea nafasi ya Spika kwenye tiketi ya CCM. Nao ni wanasiasa wakongwe, Anna Abdallah, Kate Kamba na Anna Makinda. May the Best Woman Win!

Habari zingine zinasema kuwa Chama cha Chadema wamemsimamisha Mh. Mabere Marando.

Akina Mama Oyeeee!

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Kutoka Michuzi Blog:

KAMATI KUU LEO IMEPENDEKEZA MAJINA MATATU YA WANA CCM WATAKAOGOMBEA NAFASI YA USPIKA KATI YA WAGOMBEA 13 WA CHAMA HICHO WALIOJITOKEZA. MMOJA WAO NDIYE ATAYETEULIWA KUSIMAMA KUGOMBEA BAADA YA KUPITISHWA

NAO NI MH. ANNA ABDALLAH,
MH. KATE KAMBA NA MH. ANNA MAKINDA.

MAJINA YA WANAOWANIA UNAIBU SPIKA YANATAKIWA YAFIKE OFISI ZA BUNGE KESHOKUTWA NOVEMBA 15, 2010.

KATIBU MKUU WA CCM AMESEMA SASA HIVI KWAMBA KAMATI KUU YA CCM IMEAMUA KWA MAKUSUDI KUMPA NAFASI MWANAMKE KUONGOZA MOJA WA MIHIMILI MITATU YA NCHI KWA MARA YA KWANZA KATIKA HISTORIA YA JAMHURI YA MUUNGANO.

Dr. Aleck Che-Mponda Awania Uspika

Wadau, nimesoma kwenye Michuzi blog kuwa baba yangu mzazi, Dr. Aleck Che-Mponda, anawania Uspika wa Bunge. Baba ni mtaalamu wa Political Science na International Relations. Mchango wake katika siasa za vyama vingi Tanzania ni kubwa mno, tuseme watu wamesahau. Katika siasa Tanzania amepitia na kuona mabaya na mazuri. Wishing him all the best.

Kutoka Michuzi Blog:

Mhadhiri mstaafu wa chuo kikuu cha Dar es salaam University na mwanasiasa wa siku nyingi muda mfupi uliopita amechukua fomu za kuwania Uspika wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania na kutimiza idadi ya wagombea kuwa 13.

Wengine ni Spika anaemaliza muda wake Mh. Samuel Sitta, Naibu Spika anayemaliza muda wake, Mama Anne Makinda, Mbunge-mteule wa Bariadi-Mashariki, Mh. Andrew Chenge, Mbunge-mteule wa Kongwa, Mh. Job Ndugai, Mbunge wa Afrika Mashariki Mama Kate Kamba, Mbunge wa Viti Maalumu Mama Anna Abdallah na Luteni Mstaafu Benedict Lukwembe.
Wengine ni Mhasibu wa Chuo Kikuu cha Saint Augustine University (SAUTI), Bw. Stephen Deya, Mjumbe wa Baraza la vijana mkoa wa Pwani Bw. Mohammed Nyundo, Kada wa CCM Bw. Kazimbaya Makwega, Kepteni Mstaafu Peter Nyalali na Mwalimu wa Shyule ya Sekondari ya Tambaza, Mwl. Salum Kungulilo.

What Has Juma Been Up To?

You may remember him from the movie Bongoland as Juma, the movie that put him on the world map. He is a self created artist with a solid inspirational vision for his future.

His real name is Mukama Morandi. He stands at 5’11 and weighs close to 180 pounds on a good day. When you meet Mukama, you automatically think “this guy is somebody”. 

It is difficult to describe, but he has an overwhelming presence that makes you do a double take each time you see him. Maybe it is his height but then again maybe it is his smirk smile. His stature was good enough to win him a leading role in Bongoland.


For the whole story click HERE

Hongera Rais Kikwete

Rais Jakaya Kikwete ataendelea kuongoza Tanzania kwa miaka mitano zaidi.

Mgombea Urais kwa tiketi ya CCM Dr.Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete akionyesha cheti cha ushindi katika mbio za urais mwaka 2010 muda mfupi baada ya tume ya Uchaguzi kumtangaza kuwa mshindi wa kiti cha urais katika uchaguzi wa mwaka huu 2010.Hafla hiyo ilifanyika katika viwanja vya Karimjee jijini Dar.

Kwa picha na habari zaidi mtembelee KAKA MICHUZI:

Makochi ya Vitenge

Mwaka 1990 kuna dada fulani (Marehemu) huko Manzese aliyetengeneza maforonya na mashuka ya vitenge. Watu walimcheka.

Leo wazungu wanatengeneza makochi ambayo yamefunikwa (upholstery) na vitenge. Tena wanaziuza bei mbaya. Hebu cheki hizo kochi pichani, moja dola $1,700! Hizo ottoman za kuwekea miguu dola $200! Acheni kudharua vitenge na khanga zetu. Tengenezeni maseti ya mashuka na maforonya mpate kibunda....ohhooooo! Exported from Tanzania!

Mnaweza kuona bidhaa zaidi kwa kubfoya hapa: ANTHROPOLGIE.COM

Gavana Mweusi wa Massachusetts Ashinda Uchaguzi!

Gavana wetu, Mh. Deval Patrick, ameshinda katika uchaguzi wa jana. Ataongoza mkoa wa Massachusetts miaka minne zaidi. Gavana Patrick ni mweusi wa kwanza kushika wadhifa huu na kuwa kachaguliwa tena inasema mengi. Yuko katika chama cha Democrats. Kwa kweli watu wengi hawakutarajia kama atashinda. Aliwaudhi sana baadhi ya wazungu hapa na siasa zake za eti kupendelea maskini na wahamiaji. Lakini ukweli Gavana Patrick amejitahidi sana kunyanyua Massachusetts katika uchumi mbaya. Haya kapata miaka minne mingine ya kuongoza Massachusetts. Wazungu kibao wametangaza kuwa wataondoka Massachusetts na kuhamia mikoa mingine. Na sisi tunasema, "GOOD-BYE!" Lakini mbona alivyoshinda kwa mara ya kwanza mwaka 2006 walisema hivyo hivyo na bado wapo! Chekeni!

Mshiko Boston - African Girl

AFRICAN GIRL

Wed, 11/03/2010 - 13:05 – Elmer Hawkes

(Non-Union Only)
An African (or African American) girl age 8-12
(photogenic) is needed to narrate two educational films,
"Ethiopia For Kids" and "East Africa For Kids."
No experience is necessary. Please send an e-mail
photo to info@worldstogether.com
Thanks

Contact Details: Elmer Hawkes Worlds Together 617 354-2207 info@worldstogether.com Website http://www.worldstogether.com