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2017 NCD - Dr. Rajan Patel

Why Tanzania?

  • WHO has identified NCD’s (CV disease, DM, etc) as emerging menace in the developing world
  • Despite continued economic growth, desperate need:
    • 48 million people
    • NO CATH LAB WHEN WE STARTED!

Muhimbili National Hospital
Muhimbili University of Health & Allied Sciences


Muhimbili National Hospital
Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI)

JCKI Cath Lab

Cardiac Operating room

Cardiac surgery ICU