Biteko to unveil hightech tumour treatment at Kairuki Hospital
DAR ES SALAAM: DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Energy Dr Doto Biteko is set to launch a groundbreaking technology that removes tumours without surgery, using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU).
The launch, alongside the unveiling of the upgraded Emergency Services Department at Kairuki Hospital, will take place on August 26th in Dar es Salaam.
Speaking to journalists yesterday in Dar es Salaam, Acting Director General of Kairuki Hospital, Dr Onesmo Kaganda, described the introduction of the HIFU as a historic milestone, marking the first time this technology will be available in East and Central Africa.
Dr Kaganda noted that prior to its arrival in Tanzania, HIFU had only been introduced in three African countries Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa.
HIFU is a modern, noninvasive technology that uses focused sound waves to treat various tumours, both cancerous and non-cancerous, in parts of the body such as the breast, kidney, cervix in women and prostate in men.
Among its key benefits, Dr Kaganda said that patients avoid surgery altogether, meaning no scars and a much faster recovery time, allowing them to resume daily activities quickly.
The treatment does not require blood transfusions, He stressed the importance of politicians, especially candidates for parliamentary and presidential seats, using newspapers, television and radio to familiarise voters with their development agendas and visions for the country.
“Politicians should leverage media platforms to build a positive image,” Prof Kabudi said. “Use this opportunity to detail your development policies rather than dehumanising others.”
He added that such responsible use of media would clarify party manifestos and strengthen democracy.
Prof Kabudi also stressed the need for journalists to uphold ethical journalism by reporting factual news, avoiding favoritism and rejecting bribes, noting that corruption can undermine public trust in the media.
He said that the meeting served as a reminder for reporters and media outlets to maintain high journalistic standards, while combating misinformation and disinformation, which today spread at unprecedented speeds.
On his part, Chief Government Spokesperson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Mr Gerson Msigwa said the training session was part of ongoing government efforts to ensure media plays a full role in the election by providing accurate information.
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He reminded participants on the challenges posed by information disorders, including misinformation and disinformation generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), which the meeting addressed to equip journalists with tools to counter these issues.
The meeting brought together reporters, editors, media owners and police officers from the Eastern Zone, covering Dar es Salaam, Coast Region and Mtwara regions as well as participants from Zanzibar.
