Vote for Dr Khuz at the THS Awards
Vote for Dr Khuz as Doctor of the Year at the Tanzania Health Summit Awards 2026. Visit the portal on portal.ths.or.tz to submit your vote. Scan the QR below for more information.
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ACC Tanzania Chapter Formally Recognized
The American College of Cardiology now formally recognises the ACC Tanzania Chapter, opening up the space in Tanzania to unite around transforming cardiovascular care for all.
Dr Khuz Meets President Mwinyi
His Excellency President Mwinyi of Zanzibar recently visited Lumumba Hospital and Dr Khuz had the honor of briefing the President on hospital strategy and activities.
Total Proximal Left Anterior Descending Artery Occlusion Presenting as Right Sided Chest Pain with a Misdiagnosis of Costochondritis: A Case Report
Authors: Abstract: Background: Acute coronary syndrome refers to a group of clinical symptoms consistent with acute myocardial ischemia or infarction that are potentially life threatening requiring immediate interventions. Certain proportion of patients can present with atypical symptoms leading to a…
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Acute Kidney Injury among Malaria Patients in Dar es Salaam: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Abstract: Background: Falciparum malaria still remains as a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Acute kidney injury is a known complication of malaria, and it is reported to occur in up to % of adult patients with severe…
Stroke Mimics in Patients Clinically Diagnosed with Stroke at a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Tanzania: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Abstract: Background: Stroke mimics account for up to one-third of acute stroke admissions and are a heterogeneous entity which pose diagnostic challenges. Diagnosing such patients is however crucial to avoid delays in treatment and potentially harmful medication prescription. We…
The Burden and Outcomes of Stroke in Young Adults at a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania: A Comparison with Older Adults
Authors: Abstract: Background: Stroke burden in young adults is growing associated with unique risk factors and devastating outcomes. We aimed to investigate the magnitude, risk factors and outcomes of first ever stroke in young adults ≤45 years compared to older…
Predictors of 30-day Mortality Among Patients with Stroke Admitted at a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Abstract: Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with the highest mortality rates in low- to middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to investigate the predictors of 30-day mortality among patients with stroke admitted…
The Burden, Correlates and Outcomes of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Among Young Africans with First Ever Stroke in Tanzania Open Access
Authors: Abstract: Background: Left ventricular hypertrophy is a pathophysiological response often due to chronic uncontrolled hyper-tension. Our primary aim was to investigate the magnitude, correlates and outcomes of left ventricular hypertrophy as a surrogate maker for chronic uncontrolled hypertension in…
Medication Adherence and Blood Pressure Control Among Hypertensive Outpatients Attending a Tertiary Cardiovascular Hospital in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Abstract: Background: Notwithstanding the availability of effective treatments, asymptomatic nature and the interminable treatment length, adherence to medication remains a substantial challenge among patients with hypertension. Suboptimal adherence to BP-lowering agents is a growing global concern that is associated…