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Background
The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) started as the Dar es salaam medical school in 1963. The school then transformed into the faculty of medicine of the University of Dar es salaam that in 1991 was upgraded and became a college–the Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (MUCHS).
In 1996, the Faculty of Medicine was upgraded to a constituent College of the University of Dar es Salaam, with the aim of nurturing it into a full-fledged university, later on, was merged with the Muhimbili hospital to create the Muhimbili Medical Centre (MMC).
Over the years MUCHS made significant achievements in terms of increased student enrollment and the development of several new academic programmes. The Parliament Act No 9 of 1991 that established MUCHS was repealed in 2005 through the universities Act no 7 of 2005. Subsequently, in 2007Article 1 of the Charter of Incorporation established MUHAS; in line with the Universities act no 7 of 2005.
Vision
A university excelling in quality training of health professionals, research and public services with a conducive learning and working environment.
Mission
To provide quality training, research and services in health and related fields for the attainment of equitable socio-economic development for the Tanzanian community and beyond.
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Enrollment
3,530
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Languages
English
Acceptance rate
25%
Highest Degree
Doctorate
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