Australian cardiac specialists teamed with Tanzania's Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute to operate on 17 patients this month. The visiting medical team from Open Heart International treated 13 children and four adults at the Dar es Salaam facility. Institute director Peter Kisenge said the Australian organization has visited 14 times since 2015 and helped approximately 200 young patients receive care.
Open Heart International coordinator Darren Wolfers said the group works to bring surgical services and medical training to African communities with limited access to cardiac care. Institute surgery director Angela Muhozya praised both the Australian visitors and local medical staff for their efforts. The partnership reduces the number of Tanzanians traveling abroad for heart treatment and strengthens the country's medical capabilities.
Open Heart International coordinator Darren Wolfers said the group works to bring surgical services and medical training to African communities with limited access to cardiac care. Institute surgery director Angela Muhozya praised both the Australian visitors and local medical staff for their efforts. The partnership reduces the number of Tanzanians traveling abroad for heart treatment and strengthens the country's medical capabilities.
