About THPBA
The Tanzania Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association is dedicated to advancing the care of patients with diseases of the liver, pancreas, and biliary system across Tanzania and East Africa.
Our Mission
Advance the care of patients with hepato-pancreato-biliary diseases in Tanzania through education, training, research, and advocacy. We strive to build local capacity, foster collaboration, and ensure that the highest standards of HPB care are accessible across the region.
Our Vision
To be the leading HPB professional body in East Africa, ensuring every patient has access to world-class hepatobiliary and pancreatic care. We envision a future where geography is no longer a barrier to quality surgical outcomes.
Building a legacy of HPB excellence
The Tanzania Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (THPBA) was founded by a dedicated group of surgeons, gastroenterologists, oncologists, and allied health professionals who recognized the urgent need for specialized HPB care in Tanzania. Driven by the disproportionate burden of liver, pancreatic, and biliary diseases in the region, these pioneering clinicians came together to establish a professional body that could champion better outcomes for patients.
From its inception at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, THPBA has grown into a multidisciplinary community of practitioners committed to advancing the field through structured tumor board discussions, continuing medical education, and collaborative research. Our regular multidisciplinary tumor board meetings bring together surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and oncologists to ensure every patient receives the benefit of collective expertise.
As a recognized chapter affiliated with the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA), THPBA connects Tanzanian professionals to a global network of HPB expertise. This affiliation ensures our members have access to international conferences, training opportunities, fellowship programs, and the latest advances in HPB care, while contributing uniquely African perspectives to the global body of knowledge.
Today, THPBA continues to expand its reach, working with partner institutions across East Africa to build surgical capacity, support early-career professionals, and advocate for the resources needed to deliver modern HPB care to all who need it.
Meet our leadership team
Our leadership team brings together experienced clinicians and researchers dedicated to advancing HPB care across Tanzania.
Dr. [Name]
President
Leading THPBA's strategic vision and advocacy for HPB care excellence in Tanzania.
Dr. [Name]
Vice President
Supporting institutional partnerships and program development across the region.
Dr. [Name]
Secretary General
Coordinating association operations, membership, and communications.
Dr. [Name]
Treasurer
Managing financial stewardship, grants, and funding initiatives.
Dr. [Name]
Scientific Committee Chair
Directing research strategy, clinical guidelines, and scientific programs.
Dr. [Name]
Education Committee Chair
Overseeing training programs, fellowships, and continuing medical education.
What drives everything we do
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in patient care, surgical practice, and professional development, benchmarking against international best practices.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of multidisciplinary teamwork, bringing together surgeons, physicians, and specialists to deliver comprehensive patient care.
Innovation
We embrace new technologies, research methodologies, and treatment approaches to continuously improve patient outcomes and advance the field.
Equity
We are committed to ensuring that every patient, regardless of location or background, has access to quality HPB care and that no community is left behind.
Our global network
THPBA is proud to be affiliated with leading international and regional organizations that share our commitment to advancing HPB care.
IHPBA
International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association -- the global body uniting HPB professionals worldwide in advancing patient care and surgical education.
E-AHPBA
European-African Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association -- bridging European and African HPB communities through shared research and training initiatives.
COSECSA
College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa -- the regional surgical college providing accredited training and examinations for surgeons.
MUHAS
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences -- Tanzania's premier health sciences university and a key partner in education and research.
Muhimbili National Hospital
Tanzania's largest national referral hospital and the home base of THPBA's tumor board and clinical activities.
Join our network
Become part of a growing community of HPB professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes across East Africa.
Become a MemberReady to make a difference?
Whether you are a surgeon, gastroenterologist, oncologist, radiologist, or allied health professional, there is a place for you in THPBA. Join us in advancing HPB care across Tanzania and East Africa.