PROF. MWANDOSYA: A PIONEER IN CANCER TREATMENT IN TANZANIA – DR. BITEKO.




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By the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy


The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko, has described Prof. Mark Mwandosya as a hero of Blood Cancer (Multiple Myeloma) who has lived with the disease for over 14 years.


Dr. Biteko made the remarks on July 29 in Dar es Salaam during the launch of the book Living with Cancer: Diaries of a Multiple Myeloma Patient, authored by Prof. Mark Mwandosya, an academician, author, and long-serving politician in Tanzania.


“In these 14 heroic years, Prof. Mwandosya has been a true testimony to us all that if you follow the proper treatment steps, you can recover from cancer and continue living a quality life. Thank you and congratulations, Professor. May God continue to bless you,” said Dr. Biteko.


He noted that through Prof. Mwandosya’s personal experience with cancer treatment, the book will help save the lives of many Tanzanians who might otherwise miss out on proper treatment due to a lack of accurate information.


“I highly commend you, Professor, for sharing your story so that Tanzanians and the world can learn from your life. This is truly a great act of love for your country. On behalf of the Government, I congratulate you for this decision. I also pray for your continued good health and long life,” he added.


Dr. Biteko emphasized that cancer is a disease that can be managed or even cured if diagnosed and treated early, expressing gratitude to Prof. Mwandosya for contributing to the fight against cancer by sharing his journey.


On his part, Prof. Mwandosya narrated his journey of living with Multiple Myeloma, a rare and chronic type of blood cancer. He explained that the book shares his physical, mental, and spiritual challenges and lessons, stressing a message of hope, courage, and dignity in life.


“Cancer diagnosis should not be considered a death sentence. It is a journey of continuing to live and seeking meaning and strength even in the midst of illness,” said Prof. Mwandosya.


Meanwhile, Dr. Clara Chamba, a hematologist and lecturer at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), urged Tanzanians to go for early health screenings and embrace regular exercise.


To combat cancer, the Government, through the Ministry of Health, has made significant investments in cancer screening and treatment services, along with other health interventions.


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