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Expansion of Specialist Emergency Medicine Training at MUHAS

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  • Tanzania is enhancing emergency medical care in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
  • The country will co-host AFCON 2027 with Kenya and Uganda, expecting over 1.5 million visitors.
  • Efforts include expanding specialist training, paramedic services, and hospital capacity.
  • Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is increasing enrolment in specialist emergency medicine training.
  • The paramedic programme aims to improve immediate care at incident scenes and facilitate patient transfers to hospitals.

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MUHAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Appolinary Kamuhabwa said the university had increased enrolment in specialist emergency medicine as part of efforts to expand Tanzania’s capacity to respond to medical emergencies.

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