To promote and enhance the practice, study, and advocacy of paediatrics and child health across Tanzania.
A Tanzania where every child thrives and reaches their full potential.
A community for everyone caring for children.
PAT is the professional home for paediatricians and child-health workers across Tanzania, with members in all 31 regions.
- Friendship
- Networking
- Membership
The people leading PAT
Meet the full team
Three days in Mwanza, in pictures.
The 2026 Conference brought clinicians, researchers, trainees and policymakers together on the shore of Lake Victoria.
- Galas
- Achievements
- Milestones
- Memories
Looking after the people who look after children.
- Well-being
- Sports
- Work-life balance
Members support one another beyond the ward. The PSE welfare fund is the first practical step: a member-run fund that stands with a colleague in hardship.
Learning that keeps paediatric care current.
CPD courses, scientific conferences and mentorship for child-health professionals across Tanzania.
- Mentorship
- Peer learning
- Professional connections
Advocacy and outreach for Tanzania's children.
PAT programmes reach families and communities, and make the case for child health where policy is decided.
- Children
- Families
- Communities
- Outreach
What is happening at PAT.
- Upcoming events
- News
- Gallery
- Opportunities to participate
Latest news
All news
Be part of the community.
PAT membership means CPD, mentorship, advocacy, and a standing seat at every future conference.
Become a Member