KCMC plans new master’s course to boost vaccine skills
KCMC University in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, is planning to establish a Master of Science Degree program in Immunology and Vaccinology to address a shortage of experts. This initiative aims to boost vaccine production skills and align with the country's economic and technological transformation goals, inspired by lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why it matters
This new academic program is crucial for enhancing Tanzania's public health infrastructure and self-sufficiency in vaccine development and manufacturing. It could significantly impact regional health security and preparedness for future pandemics.
KILIMANJARO: THE Moshi-based KCMC University in Kilimanjaro Region is planning to establish a Master of Science Degree programme in Immunology and Vaccinology; a move aligned with the country’s economic priorities and technological transformation.
This was revealed by a senior lecturer and researcher at KCMC University, Dr Godfrey Temba, during the UPIVAC innovation course held and concluded over the weekend in Moshi.
"Plans related to the establishment of the programme have already begun and soon the university leadership will begin to prepare experts for introduction, assessment of the intended course in general, stakeholder engagement and later on the programme's curriculum development," he said.
He added: "We learned a lot from the COVID-19 which shocked the world a few years ago; the government in collaboration with health experts is working day and night to ensure that we Tanzanians build our expertise especially in the area of vaccines production."
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