{"id":151227,"date":"2026-04-21T16:12:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/over-300-patients-benefit-from-free-reconstructive-surgery"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:58:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:58:22","slug":"over-300-patients-benefit-from-free-reconstructive-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/over-300-patients-benefit-from-free-reconstructive-surgery","title":{"rendered":"Over 300 Patients Benefit from Free Reconstructive Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>A free reconstructive surgery camp in Tanzania, organized by Aga Khan Hospital, Muhimbili National Hospital, and Reconstructive Women International, has benefited over 300 patients. This initiative, marking a decade of collaboration, aims to improve access to specialized medical services and enhance the quality of life for beneficiaries while training local surgeons to perform these procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>MORE than 300 patients have benefited from a free reconstructive surgery camp organised through a trilateral partnership involving Aga Khan Hospital, Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) and the Reconstructive Women International (RWI).<\/p>\n<p>The camp, which marks a decade of continuous collaboration, brought together local and international specialists to provide life-changing surgical procedures to patients with various reconstructive needs.<\/p>\n<p>Gracing the event in Dar es Salaam on Friday, the Director of Curative Services at the Ministry of Health, Hamad Nyembea,said the initiative reflects a strong partnership between the public sector, private healthcare providers and international organisations aimed at improving access to specialised medical services in the country.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the camp has significantly improved the quality of life for beneficiaries and their families, while also contributing to reducing disability in the community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis initiative is aligned with the government\u2019s efforts to strengthen specialised healthcare services, particularly in reconstructive surgery, which is still developing in Tanzania,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the success of the camp demonstrates the importance of collaboration in addressing complex health challenges, especially in areas requiring advanced skills and resources.<\/p>\n<p>Shadding the light of the journey of the camp the Head of Clinical Operations at the Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania,Murtaza Mukhtar said the initiative was designed not only to conduct reconstructive surgeries but also to equip Tanzanian doctors with the skills and experience required to independently perform such procedures.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the trilateral partnership has also expanded to include doctors from Bugando Medical Centre and Mnazi Mmoja Hospital (Zanzibar).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome Tanzanian general surgeons trained through the camps are now performing reconstructive surgeries independently, including in Zanzibar, marking a key milestone in local capacity development,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Edwin Mrema, Head of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery at MNH said currently Tanzania has a total of 13 specialist surgeons in reconstructive surgery, a milestone triggered through the collaboration<\/p>\n<p>He said the partnership has also led to the establishment of a training programme now being offered to medical students at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), aimed at increasing the number of specialists and strengthening service delivery in the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur goal is to continue building a new generation of professionals with the ability to provide these services here in the country without relying on external support,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the partnership, Toni Zhong, the Co-Founder of the Reconstructive Women International (RWI) said what began as a targeted effort to improve clinical care has evolved to include strengthening health systems through capacity building, training of specialists, and professional development of theatre staff, nurses and anaesthesia teams.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that the collaboration represents a model of care that integrates public and private sectors and could be replicated elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership between Aga Khan Hospital, Muhimbili National Hospital, and Reconstructive Women International has been pivotal in advancing reconstructive surgery in Tanzania. Over the past decade, this collaboration has not only provided essential surgeries but has also focused on training local medical professionals, thereby building capacity within the healthcare system. This initiative reflects a broader commitment to improving healthcare access and quality in the region, particularly in specialized fields like reconstructive surgery.<\/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 A free reconstructive surgery camp in Tanzania, organized by Aga Khan Hospital, Muhimbili National Hospital, and Reconstructive Women International, has benefited over 300 patients. 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