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Theory and cases
Day 1: Evaluation and management of acute burn injuries
Day 2: Surgical treatment of burn injuries
Pre- and post-test 2 Tests
Course evaluation
Faculty evaluation (faculty member only)
BoBC Arusha 2026 course certificate
May 21-22 2026
course | Arusha, Tanzania

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Location: Selian Lutheran Hospital, Tanzania

Supported by: Haydom Lutheran Hospital, Global Surgery Amsterdam, and Doctors of the World

Course director: Dr. Philip Makoye and Dr. Elirehema Kimaro

Date: May 21-22, 2026

This course is meant for all healthcare providers involved in the basic clinical care of burn injuries. This includes physicians, clinical officers, nurses and physical therapists.

On this platform you can find the course program, pre- and post-test, the course evaluation, and access to important resources on burn care.

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Course website & downloads

All the information provided in this course is summarized in the Basics of Burn Care website. The manuals are also available for download:

Burn manual EPUB and PDF downloads

Faculty

  • Dr. Martini Gemuwang, MD resident in general surgery; Arusha Lutheran Medical Center, Tanzania
  • Dr. David Mwanjoka, MD; Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Regional Referral Hospital, Tanzania
  • Dr. Charles Mogenge, MD resident in plastic surgery; Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania
  • Dr. Wilson Mponeja, MD; Nyakahanga Hospital, Tanzania
  • Dr. Philip Makoye, Plastic Surgeon; Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania
  • Dr. Elirehema Kimaro, General Surgeon; Selian Lutheran Hospital, Tanzania

Coordinators

  • Haika Christopher, project coordinator Surgical Training Program Haydom, Tanzania
  • Dr. Charissa Rahmee, MD Global Health, MPH; Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Course Content

Theory and cases
Day 1: Evaluation and management of acute burn injuries
Day 2: Surgical treatment of burn injuries
Pre- and post-test 2 Tests
Course evaluation
Faculty evaluation (faculty member only)
BoBC Arusha 2026 course certificate