Turkish specialists conduct a medical camp at BMH hospital in Dodoma.
The Tanzanian Embassy in Turkey coordinated a medical camp at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma featuring Turkish specialists. The initiative focuses on performing complex surgeries and facilitating knowledge exchange between medical professionals from both nations.
Why it matters
This collaboration highlights the role of health diplomacy in strengthening bilateral relations and improving local healthcare infrastructure in Tanzania.
ANKARA: THE Embassy of Tanzania in Ankara, Türkiye, has successfully coordinated a visit by specialist doctors from Türkiye’s Can Veren Eller organisation, in collaboration with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), to conduct a medical camp at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) in Dodoma.
The medical camp began on August 30, 2026, and is ongoing.
The visiting delegation comprises Turkish specialists with expertise in several medical fields, including urology, neurology and neurosurgery, gastroenterology, and spinal disorders. During the camp, patients at BMH have undergone medical examinations as well as major minimally invasive surgical procedures involving the digestive and urinary systems.
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