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About Medical Association of Tanzania(MAT)

MAT is registered as a Non Governmental Organisation under the societies ordinance SONO 4102. It was formed in March 4th 1965. The association brings together medical professionals eligible for practice in Tanzania. It was formed as merger among the British Medical Association (Tanganyika Branch) 1932, Tanganyika Medical society (1935) and the Asian Medical practitioners Association (1949). The Association has a membership of over 2000 medical professionals from all over the country. MAT has a sister specialty associations that are interested in a particular branch of medicine we introduce these specialties and give you a country overview of areas of medical priority emphasized by these branches MAT Leadership History On 5th of January 1962, less than one month after independence, the Tanganyika Medical Association was born. On January 22nd the association was officially registered and held its first election and the following held positions: Dr. A. M O’hara – President Dr. V. Shuppler – Vice President Dr. J.A Singh – Secretary Dr. C.M Daya – Treasurer On September 21st, 1965 the second election was held and newly elected leaders held positions. The current MAT leadership was elected on November 12th, 2016 thus becoming the 18th MAT national council since its establishment