Transformation of Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Services at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, Tanzania: Findings and Experiences from 1,313 Cardiovascular Procedures in Five Years.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular care remains limited in sub-Saharan Africa. Since its establishment in 2015, the Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) in Dodoma, Tanzania, has gradually strengthened its cardiology and cardiothoracic services through the integration of high-tech diagnostics, interventional procedures, and surgical capabilities, aiming to meet the growing demand for advanced medical care in Tanzania.

Objective

To describe the evolution of cardiology and cardiothoracic services at the BMH, assess performance and challenges, and report on procedures conducted between 2019 to 2024.

Methodology

A retrospective descriptive analysis was conducted on patient document review and the hospital electronic database between February 2019 and August 2024. The study included both p

SUBMITTER: Salim AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12533416 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature