Churn out competent bio medics, ATC urged

ARUSHA Regional Commissioner, (RC), John Mongella has challenged Arusha Technical College (ATC) to produce a cream of bio medics capable of competing within the East African Community (EAC).

Speaking here on Tuesday during the foundation stone laying ceremony of ATC’s Polyclinic site, Mr Mongella urged the college to focus on churning out the best bio medics who will meet the demands of East Africans.

“Opportunities are aplenty in the technological world, nonetheless you need to have what it takes to thrive in this era which is undoubtedly heading for the Fourth Industrial revolution,” observed the regional commissioner.

Mr Mongella pointed out that Tanzania was yet to reap ATC’s benefits in terms of graduates it churns out every year, urging the management of the college to strive in producing the best of the best.

“I’m very confident that this institution is well placed in producing best professionals who will spearhead industrial reforms,” he said.

Expounding on the Polyclinic, Mr Mongella underscored the importance of the facility as a one-stop centre for the provision of providing subsidised primary care, which includes primary medical treatment, preventive healthcare and health education.

He added: “It has come at an opportune time when the government has put more emphasis on improving health services,”.

Earlier, ATC Rector, Dr Musa Chacha informed the RC that the ATC polyclinic construction project had been completed by more than 92 per cent.

Built to the tune of 1.4bn/-, the facility is expected to be completed towards the end of this month.

“This is an ideal facility, especially for those eyeing the Biomedical Engineering career,” he disclosed.

The proposed Polyclinic which is taking shape, thanks to Force Account will address the shortage of teaching equipment for students, according to Dr Chacha.

Dr Chacha further assured the regional commissioner that the college will continue producing best graduates every year.

Once it becomes operational, the facility is projected to serve around 300 patients on a daily basis.