MOSHI, July 27 -- THE Kilimanjaro College of Health and Allied Sciences (KICHAS) will introduce three new higher diploma programmes as it expands specialised health training to help meet the countrys growing demand for skilled health professionals.

The colleges Principal, Dr Stephen Kasaizi, announced the move during KICHAS seventh graduation ceremony held in Moshi over the weekend.

The new programmes are Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Higher Diploma in Midwifery and Higher Diploma in Paediatric Nursing.

Dr Kasaizi said the courses will complement the 11 programmes already offered by the government-owned institution, five of which are unique to KICHAS.

They include Assistant Medical Officer (AMO) programmes in Radiology, Anaesth...