Tanzanian innovator turns waste oil into anti-UTI compound

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Urinary tract diseases affect up to 200 million people globally annually, according to experts. PHOTO | FILE

Dar es Salaam. Urinary tract infections (UTIs), which are normally caused by bacteria, is a significant public health concern in Tanzania, particularly affecting children and pregnant women.

Though actual data on UTIs are difficult to come by, health experts say it is the second most common infectious disease that affects up to 200 million people globally annually.