Tanzania, June 12 -- Dodoma.The Citizen sister newspaper, Mwananchi, has reported that a senior health journalist from Mwananchi Communications Limited (MCL), Herieth Makwetta, has emerged winner of the Menstrual Health Award 2026 in the newspaper category.

The awards were presented during a meeting of permanent secretaries and senior officials from various sectors involved in menstrual health services in the country.

Herieth was announced the winner and presented with the award on Friday, 12 June 2026, among eight recipients selected from different media houses across the country, including journalists from newspapers, radio, television, and online platforms.

Speaking prior to the presentation of the awards, Acting Permanent Secretary...