Tanzania, July 17 -- Dodoma. Tanzania's ambition to become a regional hub for specialised medical tourism has received fresh momentum after neighbouring countries increased demand for advanced healthcare services available in the country.

Burundi has become the second country to identify the Benjamin Mkapa Hospital as a preferred destination for treating patients requiring specialised medical care.

The announcement comes a day after a fundraising event aimed at improving treatment services for heart diseases and organ transplant procedures raised more than Sh2.2 billion.

Malawi was the first country to announce a similar arrangement after Minister for Health and Public Hygiene, Modalitso Baloyi, said in January 2026 that the country wo...