Heads of major health and training institutions based in the Muhimbili area have met in Dar es Salaam and agreed to strengthen cooperation aimed at improving the quality, speed, and efficiency of health services delivered to citizens across the country.
The meeting brought together leaders from key institutions in the national referral and training system, with discussions focusing on how to better coordinate services, reduce delays in patient care, and enhance the use of shared expertise and facilities.
The leaders also reviewed ongoing joint programmes and identified areas that require further improvement to better serve the public.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice Chancellor of the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Prof. Apolinary Kamuhabwa, who chaired the session, said collaboration among the institutions remains essential in strengthening Tanzania’s health system.
He noted that working together has helped improve training of health professionals, boost research, and expand access to specialized treatment for citizens.
Prof. Kamuhabwa further said the Muhimbili health cluster, with a history of more than 120 years, continues to play a central role in shaping medical services in Tanzania.
He emphasized that stronger coordination will help ensure that patients receive timely and quality care, while also improving learning opportunities for health students and professionals.
The meeting brought together senior officials from Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI), Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), and Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI).
The leaders agreed that closer cooperation is necessary to address growing health challenges, including non-communicable diseases, and to strengthen referral systems so that patients can access the right level of care more efficiently.
They also emphasized the importance of sharing resources, expertise, and innovations to improve service delivery.
The outcome of the meeting is expected to further strengthen coordination among the institutions, with a shared goal of delivering faster, more reliable, and higher-quality health services to Tanzanians while advancing medical training and research in the country.
