THE Muhimbili National Hospital–Mloganzila (MNH–Mloganzila) has invited Tanzanians with knee and hip issues to participate in a surgery camp organised by local specialists in collaboration with an expert from India.

The camp, which will run from 26th to 30th of this month, will take place at MNH-Mloganzila, where hundreds of patients with such conditions are expected to undergo surgery.

Goodlove Mfuko, Assistant Director of Surgical Services at MNH–Mloganzila said this in Dar es Salaam yesterday when speaking to journalists on the planned medical camp.

He said that attendees will receive thorough examinations before undergoing surgery at the camp, which is the second of its kind hosted by the hospital.

Mfuko said that all preparations are complete and that the camp will feature Dr Ram Mohan Reddy, a specialist from Indian-based Yashoda Hospital.

“This specialist will work alongside our local orthopaedic and accident specialists at MNH-Mloganzila. This will be the second time we provide this service, having previously performed successful hip and knee replacement surgeries on 170 patients,” he said.

“This camp will allow us to collaborate with the Indian doctor and his team, gaining experience and exchanging knowledge to further enhance our services.” 

Dr Joseph Amos, an orthopaedist at MNH-Mloganzila who specialises in hip and knee surgery, mentioned that the camp will address all types of hip and knee conditions.

“We will host an Indian specialist renowned for his expertise in hip and knee surgeries, with 20 years of experience, along with his team here,” he said, noting that MNH-Mloganzila was identifying patients with hip and knee problems.

“The diagnosis includes assessing leg pain and groin discomfort. Patients visiting our clinics will receive comprehensive evaluations from our specialists. We will determine who requires surgery and who can be treated through other methods,” he said.