{"id":151225,"date":"2026-04-21T16:11:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/moi-trains-150-health-professionals-in-spinal-treatment"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:58:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:58:00","slug":"moi-trains-150-health-professionals-in-spinal-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/moi-trains-150-health-professionals-in-spinal-treatment","title":{"rendered":"MOI Trains 150 Health Professionals in Spinal Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>The Muhimbili Orthopedic and Brain Institute (MOI) is providing spinal treatment training to over 150 health professionals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This initiative, in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine, aims to address the significant issue of spinal pain affecting 60% of patients at MOI. The training includes discussions, practical sessions, and skill exchanges to enhance treatment in<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>THE Muhimbili Orthopedic and Brain Institute (MOI), in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine in the United States, has begun providing spinal treatment training to more than 150 health professionals for three days in Dar es Salaam.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking while opening the training, which began from April 20 to 22,2026, the Acting Director of MOI, Dr Lemeri Mchome, said that 60 per cent of the patients present at the institution suffer from spinal pain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis problem of spinal pain is big not only in Tanzania but also in other countries. Here at MOI, 60 per cent come with pain, so it is an area that requires significant investment, especially in training specialists in modern treatment methods.<\/p>\n<p>He said that more than 150 specialists from the United States, Europe, Liberia, Uganda, Congo and other African countries will also receive practical training at the MOI institution, where the government has invested in purchasing the most modern equipment.<\/p>\n<p>For his part, Neurosurgery Specialist,Dr Hamisi Shabani, said that in collaboration with Weill Cornell University in New York, USA, they have learned a lot and have helped them improve services in the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year\u2019s course is the 12th and is going to discuss chronic spinal problems that most Tanzanians suffer from. This course includes discussion, learning, exchanging skills, and conducting practical training, and we expect to treat 20 patients.<\/p>\n<p>And the trainer from Weill Cornell Medicine Prof Roger Hartly said that due to the magnitude of the problem, more training is needed to strengthen professionals to provide services because they want to help the people.<\/p>\n<p>He said that the MOI went to the United States, and they discussed how we can help the people with spinal cord problems, and they have joined forces to do something<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe problem in Tanzania is growing, and in this treatment is not only surgery but also exercises are involved. We want to collaborate to improve treatment not only in Tanzania but also in African countries, that is why today there are experts here from various countries,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n<p>A health expert from Uganda, Dr Zamzam Kaberuka, said he hopes to gain more knowledge from there and hopes to go and train other experts in your country.<\/p>\n<p>The Muhimbili Orthopedic and Brain Institute (MOI) has been a key player in addressing orthopedic and neurological health issues in Tanzania. With a high prevalence of spinal pain among patients, the institute recognizes the need for specialized training to improve healthcare outcomes. Collaborating with international institutions like Weill Cornell Medicine allows MOI to enhance its capabilities and share knowledge with health professionals across Africa. This training initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen healthcare systems and provide better treatment options for patients suffering from chronic spinal conditions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know The Muhimbili Orthopedic and Brain Institute (MOI) is providing spinal treatment training to over 150 health professionals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This initiative, in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine, aims to address the significant issue of spinal pain affecting 60% of patients at MOI. 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