DAR ES SALAAM: TWENTY Tanzanian doctors have recently returned from a successful medical camp in Comoros, where they treated 2,770 patients and performed surgeries on seven individuals.
During the seven-day camp, they identified 269 patients needing further medical referrals to Tanzania and explored opportunities for health sector collaboration between the two nations.
Speaking upon arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar es Salaam, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) Director, Dr Peter Kisenge, highlighted the camp’s achievements and meetings with key Comorian officials.
“We discussed investment and cooperation opportunities with the Comorian Minister for Defence, who is also the Assistant to the President and Secretary General of the ruling party,” said Dr Kisenge.
He added that the possibility of Tanzanian doctors working in Comoros and managing a 100-bed hospital was also explored.
Meetings were held with the Comorian Minister of Health and the President’s Chief Advisor to strengthen ties and identify areas for collaboration.
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Discussions included enhancing cancer awareness, academic exchanges with the University of Comoros, and sharing health expertise available in Tanzania but lacking in Comoros.
Dr Kisenge acknowledged the participation of Tanzanian Ambassador to Comoros, Said Yakub and other key figures, including Global Medicare’s Director, Abdulmalik Mollel, who organised the camp. He praised the doctors for their dedication and emphasised the importance of such initiatives for regional healthcare cooperation.
Global Medicare Director Abdulmalik Mollel thanked JKCI, the Tanzanian Embassy and major hospitals like MOI, Benjamin Mkapa, Ocean Road and MNH for providing specialists to support the camp.
