Dr Elifuraha W Mkwizu
Dr Mkwizu received medical education and training from a number of institutions. A medical degree (MD) from Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy, Russian Federation. Master`s degree in Internal Medicine (Mmed) from Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi Tanzania, EA Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, London School of Tropical Medicine &Hygiene (LSTMH) and a Post Graduate Fellowship in Clinical Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation from TATA Medical Centre, Kolkata India.
Has been enjoying working as a Consultant Physician/Internist in the Department of Internal Medicine at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre(KCMC) and Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) and at the same time as Haematology-oncology specialist at the Cancer Care Centre, KCMC covering mostly acute and chronic leukaemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, MPNs and aplastic anaemia among adolescents and adults.
As senior faculty member in the departments of Internal Medicine and Oncology has been involved in teaching, mentoring and supervision of undergraduates and postgraduates (residents) in academic and research activities. Has collaborated in publishing across different peer reviewed journals.
Dr Mkwizu is a principal investigator, KCMC site in the AI REAL project