Dar es Salaam. A pioneering figure in Tanzanian orthopaedics, Prof Philemon Sarungi, has passed away at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire future generations.
As Tanzania’s first orthopaedic surgeon, his contributions extended far beyond the medical field, impacting thousands of lives. One of his most remarkable moments was when he saved a train accident victim by amputating their leg, which was trapped in a carriage.
