How Tanzania positions itself as Africa’s medical tourism hub

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is stepping up efforts to establish itself as a premier medical tourism hub in Africa, with health experts and government officials pointing to recent reforms and the forthcoming International Medical Tourism Expo as a catalyst for growth.

The three-day expo, slated for March 26–28, 2026, will be the country’s first major international platform to showcase its healthcare capabilities. The event is being coordinated by the Tanlink Healthcare Foundation (THF) in partnership with the Ministries of Health, Foreign Affairs, and Natural Resources and Tourism.