george kiwango

M.D
Public Health Scientist @ MUHAS I Project Manager, Health Communicator I Loves Health Data Science

[Franklin Graham @Franklin_Graham]

“You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created.” (Revelation 4:11) #Alaska

[Africa Urban Lab @AfricaUrbanLab]

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[Eliangiringa Kaale @eliangiringa1]

A Golden Opportunity to Promote Tanzanian Cuisine Globally
I believe we are standing at a critical moment—an opportunity for Tanzanians everywhere, both within the country and in the diaspora, to open restaurants and promote our traditional Tanzanian dishes to the world.
This opportunity comes just as we have published scientific evidence highlighting the nutritional and health benefits of our traditional foods. This research gives us credible backing to market our cuisine not only as culturally rich but also as scientifically validated for its dietary value.
We’ve seen this strategy work effectively with Ethiopia’s injera. For years, Ethiopians have built a global reputation for their food, using both cultural pride and scientific backing to promote its health benefits. As a result, Ethiopian restaurants can be found across major cities around the world, serving injera and traditional dishes to both Ethiopians and international patrons. This model is not only boosting their economy but also preserving and celebrating their cultural heritage.
Now, it is Tanzania’s turn.
We can apply the same approach—using the evidence from our recently published(Immune and metabolic effects of African heritage diets versus Western diets in men: a randomized controlled trial | Nature Medicine) paper—to market dishes such as kande, mbege na bananas meat (Machalari), bananas and beans (Kiburu), mtori, and many more. These are meals deeply rooted in our history and now validated by science for their nutritional value. This evidence can be quoted directly in menus, promotional material, and storytelling around our cuisine, positioning our food as both authentic and beneficial to health.
We should also look into linking this initiative with tourism platforms, such as the Royal Tour. Every visitor who comes through the Royal Tour experience should be welcomed with a taste of Tanzanian heritage through traditional meals. Hotels, resorts, and tour operators can incorporate traditional cuisine into their offerings, making it a staple in the tourism experience. Perhaps they are already doing it, but this is a booster. Tourists don’t just want to see Tanzania—they want to taste it, too.
This initiative could create income, enhance tourism, promote public health, and reinforce our national identity. Let us not let this wave pass us by. If we work on it, it will work for us. If we ignore it, we miss out.
Let’s take pride in our food, support local culinary entrepreneurs, and make Tanzanian cuisine a respected and recognized brand around the world.
I humbly submit this idea for consideration and collective action.
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[Charter Cities Institute @CCIdotCity]

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[george kiwango @georgekiwango]

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[Africa Urban Lab @AfricaUrbanLab]

📍 Land systems are often complex, with layers of regulation, ownership, and allocation mechanisms

In Zanzibar, the blend of customary land rights and formal systems often leads to overlapping claims and unclear boundaries. Untangling these systems is crucial for growth

[Africa Urban Lab @AfricaUrbanLab]

Alain Bertaud, commuting pattern models, and a sunset?

Is this heaven? ✨🌍

[Sweden Alumni Network Tanzania @SwedenAlumniTz]

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[Insane Reality Leaks @InsaneReality]

Keonon Lowe, the high school coach who stopped a mass shooting by disarming the kid and offering a hug. A hero in every sense

[Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) @gacd_media]

Congratulations to the 41 researchers globally selected to participate in our Implementation Science School!

Their journey begun this month and will continue through late September 2024.

We are excited to see the impact they’ll make in addressing non-communicable diseases! 👏

[george kiwango @georgekiwango]

@ZukuHome Disappointed with your service. No internet since Saturday, 17th August, and despite promises, no one has shown up. No updates or acknowledgment of the issue. This isn’t what I expect from a company claiming to democratize internet in Tanzania. #CustomerServiceFail #

[UCSF Global Health @IGHSatUCSF]

Please join us on August 21 for a lecture with Professor Joel P. Manyahi, MD, MMed, PhD, who will be speaking about the consequences of multidrug-resistant infections in Tanzanian children. Learn more: https://t.co/yK1LQeW1E9

#GlobalHealth #AntibioticResistance

[Hanaa @hanaa_ahsan]

The third offering of the @GlobalRLI brought together 52 rehabilitation champions from 19 different countries for a week of leadership training in beautiful Tanzania! Thank you to all our partners and our donor, and congratulations to the graduating #GRLI2024 cohort! 🩵

[Global Rehabilitation Leadership Institute @GlobalRLI]

"We need communities to be at the center of policy change."

During a panel session, our speakers Abdul Ghaffar, Nhan Tran, and Ntuli Kapolgwe, moderated by Communications Consultant Halima Shariff, discussed the intricacies of rehabilitation integration policies.

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[george kiwango @georgekiwango]

Candidate for the post of WHO Regional Director, Africa https://t.co/Hf0spQ47eU

[Mwananchi Newspapers @MwananchiNews]

Shirika la Umeme Tanzania (Tanesco) limesema kuna hitilafu imejitokeza katika mfumo wa njia ya kusafirisha umeme ya Gridi ya Taifa kuanzia saa 8:22 usiku wa leo Jumatatu, Aprili 1, 2024, hivyo kusababisha baadhi ya maeneo kukosa umeme.

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[Johns Hopkins Intl. Injury Research Unit @HopkinsINJURIES]

Join JH-IIRU and the World Health Organization for an insightful discussion on powered two- and three-wheeler safety.

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[Fogarty at NIH @Fogarty_NIH]

Look who stopped by our table? James Hakim Award winner Alex Mremi of Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College. #CUGH2024 #Fogarty #GlobalHealth

[george kiwango @georgekiwango]

@aantonaxelsson @ArminTabiei @KevinMani7 Send my regards to Armin.

[george kiwango @georgekiwango]

@aantonaxelsson @ArminTabiei @KevinMani7 Do your thing, @aantonaxelsson. Too many great things ahead.