Early insights from a multi-centre national stroke surveillance initiative in Tanzania
Stroke imposes a high burden in Tanzania, with substantial mortality and delayed presentation. Strengthening hypertension control, early stroke recognition, and organized stroke unit care are critical priorities. These findings provide foundational data for the national stroke surveillance initiative and support evidence-based planning for stroke prevention, acute care, and system readiness across Tanzania.
Authors
- Mohamed Mnacho
- Akili Mawazo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6026-0248)
- Anna John Mushi
- Tumaini Nagu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8529-2804)
- Peter Kishimbo
- Emmanuel V. Assey
- Ashabilan A Ebrahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3506-1159)
- Bruno P. Mmbando (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7232-8708)
- Philip Babatunde Adebayo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0194-6968)
- Sarah Urasa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2590-7082)
- Marieke C. J. Dekker
- Joshua Ngimbwa
- Omary Ubuguyu
- Nyagwaswa Athanas Michael (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4539-6515)
- Matuja Wp
- Bahati Wajanga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1922-0746)
- Theresia Edgar Lutufyo
- Anney Cletus Chagula
- Azan Nyundo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1433-2271)
- Baraka Alphonce (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4071-6284)
- Sarah Shali Matuja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7329-3922)
- Mohamed Manji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8837-0230)
- Paschal Ruggajo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6693-2834)
- Emanuel Makarius
- Brighton Mushengezi
- Dorice Lucas
- Getruda Josephat
- Kigocha Okeng’o
- Joel Bwelemo
- Sipora Siha
- Mary Libena
- Ladius Rudovick
- Faraja S Chiwanga
- Henrika Kimambo
- Dennis Ngatemelela
- Yudathadei Baltazar
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Aga Khan Hospital Dar es Salaam (TZ)
- The University of Dodoma (TZ)
- Mbeya University of Science and Technology (TZ)
- Northumbria University (GB)
- Tanzania National Parks (TZ)
- Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (TZ)
- Aga Khan University (TZ)
- Southerners on New Ground (US)
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
- Bugando Medical Centre (TZ)
- Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (TZ)
- National Institute for Medical Research (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2026.108571
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 31.52