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Regional medical camp to provide over 500 specialist surgeries
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Regional medical camp to provide over 500 specialist surgeries

From The Citizen · () English

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  • A 10-day medical camp in Arusha and Mtwara, Tanzania, aims to provide over 500 specialist surgeries.
  • The initiative, organized by ECSA-HC and the Ministry of Health, deploys 33 specialist doctors for procedures including ENT, orthopedics, and cancer treatment.
  • Medical equipment and supplies worth $36,000 have been donated to support the camp and improve long-term healthcare access.

A significant regional medical initiative is set to provide advanced surgical care to over 500 patients in Tanzania. The 2026 ECSA-HC Specialised Medical and Surgical Camp, a 10-day outreach program, will take place from July 21 to 30 at two referral hospitals: Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital in Arusha and Ligula Regional Referral Hospital in Mtwara.

each camp is expected to serve more than 1,000 patients, with over 500 surgeries to be performed.

— Dr Mpoki UlisubisyaChairperson of the organising committee and Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) Executive Director, detailing the camp's capacity.

The camp is a collaborative effort between the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) and Tanzania's Ministry of Health. It aims to address critical healthcare needs by performing more than 500 surgeries across various specialties. These include ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders, reconstructive orthopedic surgery for accident victims, obstetrics and gynecology, and various cancer treatments. A team of 33 specialist doctors has been deployed to facilitate these complex procedures.

To bolster the program, ECSA-HC has donated medical equipment, medicines, and health commodities valued at $36,000. ECSA-HC Director-General Dr. Ntuli Kapologwe highlighted that the donation will enhance access to specialized healthcare, reduce patient waiting times, and foster knowledge sharing among health workers. This initiative is part of a broader rollout across ECSA-HC member states, with Malawi having already received similar support and Uganda having completed its camp.

the donation would improve access to specialised healthcare, reduce waiting times and strengthen the skills of health workers through knowledge sharing and practical collaboration.

— Dr Ntuli KapologweECSA-HC Director-General on the impact of the donated medical supplies.

Tanzania's Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Mr. Emmanuel Tayari, emphasized the value of regional cooperation in expanding healthcare access. He assured that the donated supplies would be used transparently and contribute to the government's strategy of decentralizing specialist care, reducing referrals, and enabling more Tanzanians to receive advanced treatment domestically. The program also offers training opportunities for local health workers.

the initiative demonstrates the value of regional cooperation in expanding access to specialised healthcare.

— Mr Emmanuel TayariDeputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, receiving the donation.
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