DAR ES SALAAM, April 17 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has outlined plans to strengthen neurosurgical and specialised healthcare services through expanded training, scholarships and international partnerships.

Speaking at the opening of the Second International Neurosurgery Conference organised by the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies in Dar es Salaam yesterday, the Head of State said the government is stepping up efforts to increase the number of neurosurgeons and other specialists in the country.

She said the government will continue upgrading infrastructure and deploying modern technology to improve service delivery.

“We are equipping referral hospitals with advanced neurosurgical facilities and expanding telemedic...