Improving trauma care training in Tanzania
Official title: The TRECK Program Supplement: Trauma REsearch Capacity Building in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Program Plan Supplement
Funded at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre · NIH-11128196 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping doctors in Tanzania get better at treating trauma by teaching them new skills, so they can provide top-notch care for people who need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Moshi, TANZANIA U REP) |
| Project start | September 27, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $108,079 |
| NIH project number | 3D43TW012205-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11128196 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are healthcare professionals and postdoctoral fellows in Tanzania who are involved in trauma care and medical education.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Tanzania or those not involved in trauma care training may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing trauma care systems in Tanzania by training local medical professionals in Implementation Science methods. It aims to address the significant gap in expertise related to trauma care in low and middle-income countries. The program will involve postdoctoral fellows and faculty members from Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center University College, providing them with the necessary skills to optimize trauma care services. By fostering collaborations and redesigning existing training programs, the initiative seeks to improve the overall quality of trauma care in the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved trauma care systems, ultimately saving lives and reducing the burden of injuries in Tanzania.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in capacity-building initiatives in similar low and middle-income countries, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
Moshi, Tanzania U Rep Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mmbaga, Blandina Theophil — Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre
- Study coordinator: Mmbaga, Blandina Theophil
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.