DAR ES SALAAM, July 26 -- WE must admit it that good health begins with one simple responsibility: Knowing your health status. Many Tanzanians continue to seek medical attention only when diseases have advanced, turning conditions that could have been treated easily into serious health challenges.

Regular testing and early diagnosis are among the most effective ways to protect lives. Diseases often develop silently, with some showing no obvious warning signs during their early stages. By the time symptoms appear, the condition may already have progressed and become more difficult and expensive to manage.

For example, Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) provide a clear example of why early health checks matter. What may begin as mild discomf...