Theme: NCD and HRH Challenges in Achieving MDG’s in Resource Limited Countries by 2015

Date: 25th August 2011

Venue: BOT Training institution Mwanza

Host: MAT Lake Zone Chapter

We would like to inform the general public that, at an Extraordinary General Meeting which was held on 11th January, 2011 at the Diamond Jubilee Hall, the Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) elected new members for the National Council. The following members were elected as office bearers:

1. President – Dr Namala P. Mkopi
2. President Elect – Dr Primus Saidia
3. Secretary General – Dr Rodrick Kabangila
4. Deputy Secretary General – Dr Kisa Mwambene
5. Treasurer – Dr Bill Haonga
6. Deputy Treasurer – Dr Juma Athumani

Council Members:

1. Dr Clement Mugisha
2. Dr Emil Faida
3. Dr Francis Frederick
4. Dr Fausta Phillip
5. Dr Best Magoma
6. Dr Godlove Mfuko
7. Dr Aubrey Mushi

For further enquiries please contact the MAT secretariat through the following communication:
Tel: +255 – 22 – 2151835
Fax: +255 – 22 – 2153514
E-mail: info at mat-tz.org

Dr Edith M. Ngirwamungu
Immediate Past President
Medical Association of Tanzania

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