Govt’s investment in health draws international attention
DAR ES SALAAM: EFFORTS by the government to enhance the health sector are yielding positive results, as evidenced by a group of doctors from African countries visiting Tanzania to learn about advancements in healthcare.
A delegation of eight doctors from Ngaliema Hospital in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), is set to visit the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) to observe its progress in treating cardiovascular diseases.
According to the Director of Global Medicare, Abdulmalik Mollel the doctors are expected to arrive in Tanzania today and will stay in the country until August 31st, this year.
“This is the first time doctors from DRC are visiting Tanzania with the goal of learning how JKCI and other hospitals have advanced in cardiovascular disease treatments,” Mollel stated at a press briefing in Dar es Salaam.
He noted that the visit will also showcase the government’s significant investment in modern cardiology equipment at JKCI.
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“The government has made substantial investments in JKCI, which has attracted international interest. The institute is equipped with advanced cardiology machines, including two Cathlab machines, comparable to those found in developed countries,” Mollel added.
The visit aims to strengthen the relationship between Tanzania and DRC by sharing knowledge and improving heart treatment capabilities, with a focus on building medical expertise, particularly in cardiology.
“We are proud of our government’s investment in medical equipment and personnel to enhance health services. The arrival of these doctors reflects our growing reputation for providing high-quality care in Tanzania and our commitment to fostering good relations with neighboring countries,” Mollel said.
He also commended the government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan for its focus on advancing the healthcare sector through state-of-the-art equipment in hospitals across the country.
“Previously, people sought treatment abroad in places like India, but now, with the government’s investments, we are seeing patients from different African countries coming to Tanzanian hospitals for treatment,” Mollel concluded.
