Tanzania is stepping up efforts to establish itself as a premier medical tourism hub in Africa, with health experts and government officials pointing to recent reforms and the forthcoming International Medical Tourism Expo as a catalyst for growth. The three-day expo, slated for March 26–28, 2026, will be the country’s first major international platform to showcase its healthcare capabilities. The Director of THF and Chair of the organising committee, Dr Siraj Mtulia, said the expo was designed to place Tanzania firmly on the global medical tourism map. “Tanzania already enjoys a strong health infrastructure and a unique geographical advantage as a gateway to East and Central Africa,” he said. Coordinator of Public-Private Partnership and Non-State Actors at the Dar es Salaam Regional Office, Dr Gunini Kamba, said the country’s healthcare policy already positions medical tourism as a key economic driver.