Tanzania, April 17 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is ramping up investment in neurosurgical care as the country confronts a growing burden of traumatic brain and spinal injuries-largely driven by road traffic accidents-while positioning itself as a regional hub for specialised treatment.

The push comes as the country hosts the Second World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) International Global Neurosurgery Conference, bringing together global experts to address widening gaps in access to critical brain and spine care. Opening the conference, President Samia Suluhu Hassan outlined major gains in expanding specialised healthcare, noting that the number of hospitals offering neurosurgical services has increased from two five years ag...