Tanzania, May 14 -- Dar es Salaam. The Muhimbili National Hospital (Muhimbili National Hospital) has marked a major milestone in Tanzania's specialised healthcare services after successfully performing kidney transplants on four patients using minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery.

The procedures, carried out using laparoscopic techniques, represent a significant advancement in the country's capacity to undertake complex organ transplant surgery while reducing risks associated with conventional open operations.

The surgeries were led by Dr Emanuel Minja, a Tanzanian specialist based in the United States and an expert in minimally invasive kidney transplant surgery, who worked alongside a team of MNH doctors.

Health officials said the us...