Month: October 2023

Transforming Gynaecologic Oncology Care in Tanzania

Left: Dr. Alain Fourquet, Institut Curie, Professor Miriam Mgonja-AKU, Dr. Sarah Maongezi-TCCP, Dr. Gregory Ntiyakunze- AKU, and Dr. Frank Swai-AKHST Right: Dr. Harrison Chuwa, Program Manager-TCCP, Dr. Angela Thomas-MNH, Dr. Maryam Shaki-MNH, Dr. Anwar Zulfikar-ORCI, Dr. David Mvuta-ORCI, and Dr. Nuru Mlagila-ORCI

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania September 2023: Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHST) is implementing a novel, innovative, public-private partnership project, the Tanzania Comprehensive Cancer Project (TCCP), in collaboration with the Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI), Bugando Medical Centre (BMC) and Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH). The project is occurring under the stewardship of the Ministry of… Continue reading Transforming Gynaecologic Oncology Care in Tanzania

Early detection leads to an early response: Creating a cancer-free future in Tanzania through The Tanzania Comprehensive Cancer Project (TCCP)

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 8th September 2023: Cancer ranks as one of the foremost non-communicable diseases in Tanzania, with cervical, breast, and prostate cancer emerging as the three most prevalent types. The Tanzania Comprehensive Cancer Care Project, an innovative initiative spearheaded by the Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHS,T) organizes complimentary  screening camps in targeted… Continue reading Early detection leads to an early response: Creating a cancer-free future in Tanzania through The Tanzania Comprehensive Cancer Project (TCCP)