The participating hospitals include Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), and Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI).
Dar es Salaam. A team of specialist doctors from five leading hospitals in Tanzania will conduct a week-long free medical camp in Comoros this October, following a directive by President Samia Suluhu Hassan during her visit to the islands.
The participating hospitals include Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), and Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI).
The camp, which will take place from October 5 to 12 in Anjouan, will bring together heart specialists, cancer experts, gynaecologists, orthopaedic surgeons, kidney specialists, dermatologists, dentists, and ENT doctors, among others.
Speaking to the media, JKCI Executive Director and Chair of the National Medical Tourism Committee, Dr Peter Kisenge, said Comoros depends heavily on Tanzania for advanced medical care, with many Comorian patients already travelling to the country for treatment.
“After her visit to Comoros, President Samia Suluhu Hassan recognised the urgent need for specialised healthcare there and directed that our doctors offer free services in a week-long camp,” Dr Kisenge said.
The upcoming mission follows a successful camp in 2024, during which over 2,700 Comorians received care from Tanzanian specialists. The success of that initiative prompted Comorian authorities to request another camp this year.
Camp coordinator and Global Medicare Director, Abdulmalik Mollel, said preparations are already underway, with Tanzania’s Ministry of Health and Ministry of Foreign Affairs working closely with Comorian counterparts. A team has already travelled to Anjouan to coordinate logistics and engage with local hospitals.
This year’s programme will also feature health exhibitions, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing between doctors from both countries.
Tanzania’s Medical Stores Department (MSD) will also participate to exchange ideas with its Comorian counterpart, while Tanzanian pharmaceutical companies will explore business opportunities in the archipelago.
Information about the services to be offered has already been shared with the people of Comoros to ensure maximum participation, Dr Kisenge said.
