Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute is dedicated to providing high-class healthcare services with compassion and excellence. Our highly skilled team is committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for every patient, focusing on innovation, precision, and personalized care.
MOI offers the best neurosurgical services in the country with a selective focus on brain surgery. We cover all subspecialties of the brain….
Comprehensive pharmacy management handles Prescriptions for both Inpatient and Outpatient…
As one of the largest Orthopaedic programs in the country, recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in patient care, and education…
Spinal service is an interdisciplinary service for patients with a variety of spinal-by-related issues. Patients are seen by highly skilled spinal surgeons.
We treat a range of sports-related injuries such as sprains, strains, knee injuries, swollen muscles, Achilles tendon rupture, fractures, dislocations, etc.
Dedicated to the management of cardiac, kidney, and Endocrine diseases including diabetes, respiratory, gastroenterology, and neurological diseases.
Nurses provide highly skilled, expert care for the most ill or injured patients in intensive care units and the whole hospital.
Equipped with the state of the art Laboratory machines which perform multiple clinical tests and provide results over a short period of time.
We have highly skilled neurosurgeons who can perform a wide range of brain surgeries for brain tumors, and vascular abnormalities, traumatic brain injuries…
We provide comprehensive evaluation and therapeutic services to a wide range of conditions like Stroke, Brain, Hemorrhage, Backache, Spinal Disorders, Epilepsy and other neurological ailments. Services offered are surgical treatment for a wide variety of ailments such as head injuries & trauma, brain tumor, hydrocephalus, arterio-venous malformations and aneurysms.
Department of Neurosurgery
This department provides comprehensive evaluation and therapeutic services to a wide range of conditions like Stroke, Brain, Hemorrhage, Backache, Spinal Disorders, Epilepsy and other neurological ailments.
Services offered are surgical treatment for a wide variety of ailments such as head injuries & trauma, brain tumor, hydrocephalus, arterio-venous malformations and aneurysms. In addition, the Centre offers minimal invasive treatment for disorders like Disc Prolapse, Spinal Tumor, Spinal Fixation and Pituitary Tumors as well.
Department of Orthopaedics
This provides treatment of disorders of the muscular-skeletal system (muscles, bones & joints). The department offers dedicated services for Trauma and General Orthopaedics, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction including Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement as well as Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy.
Others are Acetabular reconstruction, hand surgeries, foot and ankle specializations. The department organizes different international advanced trauma care training and research
Department of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy at MOI helps patients in remediation of impairments, disabilities and promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential through examination, evaluation and physical intervention.
The Unit is managed by experienced physiotherapists, it is well equipped to handle all kinds of rehabilitation processes including conditions such as stroke, long bone injuries, spinal cord injuries, cerebral trauma and post joint replacement rehabilitation. The Unit capabilities include special physiotherapy skills for Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Geriatric, Sports and Hand Surgery physiotherapy to provide support for health and early mobility.
Department of Prosthetics & Orthotics
Orthopaedic Workshop services, design, making limbs and a variety of appliances (orthotics and Prosthesis) that helps to aid our patient’s mobility. .
Department of Radiology
The Radiology and Imaging unit aims to ensure quality examination, reporting and instant availability of services to patients. In order to deliver the most efficient and precise diagnostic services MOI has put in place the latest and cutting-edge technology infrastructure. A CT scan can be performed within a short time and is available 24/7 for emergence cases.
The Unit offers services like digital X-Ray, 128-slice CT Scanner, 1.5 Tesla MRI Volume Scanner, and 3D Ultrasound. All imaging systems are linked through Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) ensuring excellent viewing quality for accurate reporting. Interventional Radiology offers minimally invasive procedures requiring image guidance.
Department of Pharmacy
The Pharmacy Department at the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) delivers efficient, reliable medication services to both inpatients and outpatients. As part of MOI’s Clinical Support Services Directorate, the pharmacy alongside physician services is managed under the leadership of Dr. Reuben Mutaganywa.
MOI’s pharmacy offers comprehensive support including:
1. Processing and dispensing prescriptions for both inpatient and outpatient care.
2. Managing procurement, storage, and inventory of medications in adherence with institutional and national standards.
As the only standalone orthopaedic and neurosurgery institute in Tanzania, MOI maintains a well-staffed pharmacy team: approximately 22 personnel, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns, and support staff across inpatient, outpatient, central store, and emergency services
Department of Emergency
The Emergency unit at MOI has separate Triage and Observation areas. This ensures rapid patient assessment in keeping with standard of triage and efficient management of critical patients. Emergency area also includes two operating theatres dedicated to emergency procedures and an isolation room for management of infectious patients.
The Department is manned 24/7 by experienced professionals, supported by the entire range of super