DAR ES SALAAM, June 21 -- TANZANIA is set for a major leap in specialist medicine as the Muhimbili Orthopaedic and Neurological Institute (MOI) moves to roll out robotic surgery and advanced procedures that could sharply cut overseas medical referrals.

The plan marks one of the most ambitious upgrades in the countrys orthopaedic and neurological care, targeting conditions that have often required treatment abroad and long waits at specialised centres.

MOI Executive Director Ambassador Dr Mpoki Ulisubisya unveiled the programme during the institutes 30th anniversary, positioning it as a shift toward high-tech, high precision medicine in the public health system.

The rollout includes robotic hip, knee and spine surgery, a bone bank, adva...