Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) yesterday announced the beginning
of official treatment of coronary artery diseases through stent
implants into an artery, similar to angioplasty procedures.
It is expected that the service would be the first in the country
to save the life of people at risk of dying through heart attack. The
procedures started on Monday after two successful stent implants.
Prof Mohamed Janabi, the Cardiologist Specialist and Head of
Cardiac Medical and Surgical Department, told a press conference
yesterday that the service was assisted by a team of specialists from
India and United States.
“We had equipment installed two years ago. However, it was
unfortunate that we had to refer patients abroad for treatments that we
could not undertake,” he said, noting:
“The team of specialists from Madaktari Afrika will assist in
commissioning similar services for at least 18 patients. The specialists
include four from Weill Bugando Medical Centre and retired cardiologist
specialists.”
According to the doctor, patients who were earlier diagnosed with
coronary artery diseases had three options-- take medication, referral
or die.
He said with the facility’s operations, he was optimistic that it
would reduce the number of Tanzania patients being referred abroad for
similar medical treatment.
Apparently, he said, the medications were relatively reasonable as they could be compared with referrals conducted abroad.SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
No comments:
Post a Comment