Paediatric Association of Tanzania

Advancing Child Health Across Tanzania

Uniting healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing, and survival of every child in our nation.

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Featured Event

26th PAT Scientific Conference

15th July 2026 - 17th July 2026
Mwanza, Mwanza

150+

Members

31

Regions

10+

Annual Events

10,000+

Lives Impacted

Our Purpose

Guided by our commitment to every child's right to quality healthcare.

Our Mission

To advance the health, wellbeing, and survival of all children in Tanzania by strengthening paediatric practice through leadership in clinical care, education, research, advocacy, and collaboration across the health system.

Our Vision

A Tanzania where every child has access to equitable, high-quality, evidence-based paediatric care delivered by a strong, connected, and continuously learning paediatric workforce.

Our Leadership

Meet the dedicated professionals leading PAT's mission to improve child health in Tanzania.

Theopista Jacob

Dr. Theopista Jacob

President

Executive Committee Member of the Paediatric Association of Tanzania

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

Alex Mphuru

Dr. Alex Mphuru

President-Elect

President Elect of the Paediatric Association of Tanzania

Haika Mariki

Dr. Haika Mariki

Secretary General

Secretary General of the Paediatric Association of Tanzania

Naomi Mwamanenge

Dr. Naomi Mwamanenge

Treasurer

Treasurer of the Paediatric Association of Tanzania

Monica Cyprian

Dr. Monica Cyprian

Deputy Secretary-General

Deputy Secretary-General of the Paediatric Association of Tanzania

What We Offer

Comprehensive support for paediatric healthcare professionals.

Advocacy for Child Health Policies

Championing robust child health policies and priorities across Tanzania.

Consultancy & Technical Assistance

Specialized consultancy services and technical assistance for healthcare institutions.

Resource Mobilisation & Projects

Resource mobilisation and implementation of impactful health projects.

Research & Publication

Advancing paediatric knowledge through research and scholarly publications.

CPDs & Conferences

Continuing professional development programs, conferences and congresses.

Dedicated to Every Child's Health

The Paediatric Association of Tanzania brings together healthcare professionals committed to ensuring that every child in Tanzania receives the best possible medical care.

Through education, research, and advocacy, we work to strengthen the paediatric healthcare system and improve outcomes for children across all regions of our nation.

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Upcoming Events

Stay updated with our conferences, workshops, and training programs.

Latest News

Updates and announcements from PAT.

PAT Newsletter — Issue 003, February 2026

Feb 28, 2026

PAT Newsletter — Issue 003, February 2026

Issue 003 — February 2026. Featuring: Tanzania Child Neurodevelopmental Surveillance Tool workshop, Maternal Micronutrient Supplementation messaging, STG & NEMLIT review, Breast-milk Substitutes law review, and …

PAT Newsletter — Issue 002, January 2026

Jan 31, 2026

PAT Newsletter — Issue 002, January 2026

Issue 002 — January 2026. Featuring: Breathing for Babies partnership, Nurturing Care & ECD indicators workshop, CME on Caffeine Citrate in Apnea of Prematurity, launch …

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join the Paediatric Association of Tanzania and become part of a community dedicated to improving child health.

Our Partners & Collaborators

American Academy of Pediatrics
Goal 3
WHO
ECSA-HC
Picterus
Ifakara Health Institute
BMC
CUHAS
MUHAS
MNH
AKU