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Last update: 10 hours agoMedical Tourism Push: Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma says it wants to become a medical tourism hub, including a planned “medical tourism village” at the University of Dodoma, alongside specialised services like bone marrow transplants for children with sickle cell disease and kidney transplants—backed by a special fund targeting 7bn/- (4bn/- already collected). Sector Momentum: Tanzania’s health ministry also frames medical tourism as a growth engine, noting the country is already receiving patients from places including Comoros, Uganda, Angola, Malawi and Zambia. Diplomacy With Health on the Agenda: Tanzania’s new envoys presented credentials in Comoros, with President Azali Assoumani highlighting expanded cooperation areas that include health and education. Research Partnerships: Ardhi University’s innovation expo in Dar es Salaam drew interest from partners after more than 400 residents visited land-related services during the event. Regional Security Leadership: Rwanda’s Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga took over as Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, which includes Comoros among member states.
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