Dr. Kheri Muungano Tungaraza

Designation: Consultant Oncologist

ABOUT DOCTOR

Meet Dr. Kheri Muungano Tungaraza

Dr. Kheri Muungano Tungaraza is a highly respected Consultant Oncologist with over a decade of clinical experience in cancer diagnosis, treatment, research, and education. He holds a Master of Medicine in Oncology from Wenzhou Medical University (China) and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Tanzania.
Currently serving at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dr. Tungaraza is a pioneer in cancer care in Tanzania, leading multidisciplinary treatment teams and spearheading tumour board coordination. His work spans patient care, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, clinical supervision, and national cancer awareness. A columnist for The Citizen newspaper and a Mandela Washington Fellow, he is also actively involved in national and international oncology advocacy and training.

Education

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    Master of Medicine in Oncology – Wenzhou Medical University, China (2012–2015)

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    Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) – Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (2004–2009)

Employement

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    Consultant Oncologist – Muhimbili National Hospital (Jan 2016 – Present)

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    Visiting Oncologist – Aga Khan Hospital & Saifee Hospital, Dar es Salaam (May 2016 – Present)

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    Oncologist – Mwananyamala Regional Hospital (Sept 2015 – Dec 2015)

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    Medical Officer – Sinza Hospital & MDV HIV Care and Treatment Clinic (Oct 2010 – Nov 2010)

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    Intern Doctor – Lugalo General Military Hospital (Oct 2009 – Sept 2010)

Memberships

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    Rotary International – Member since 1998 Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT)

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    Member since 2005 African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC)

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    Member since 2017

Skills

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    Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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    Clinical coordination and leadership

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    Cancer data analysis and presentation

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    Research design, implementation, and reporting

Training

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    Surgical Oncology Observership - Apollo Hospital, Mumbai (2018)

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    Cancer Control & Diagnosis Workshop - Beijing, China (2018)

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    Systematic Review & Meta-analysis Course - MUHAS (2017)

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    Advanced ART Training - Harvard PEPFAR / MDH (2011)

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    Paediatric HIV/AIDS Care & PITC Training - National AIDS Control / ICAP

Awards

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    Mandela Washington Fellowship (YALI), USA – 2017

Languages

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    Fluent in English

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    Fluent in Swahili

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    Fluent in Chinese

Specialisations

Dr. Tungaraza’s areas of focus include:

  • Cancer Diagnosis and Staging
  • Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy Management
  • Multidisciplinary Cancer Care and Tumour Board Leadership
  • Patient Counselling and Side-Effect Management
  • Cancer Screening and Public Awareness

Research Work

  • Fistula Project in Manyoni District Surgical outreach and awareness
  • Health Columnist The Citizen Newspaper (May 2016 – Present)

OUR TESTIMONIALS

Our happy clients
say about us

 "Dr. Tungaraza helped me navigate treatment options and side effects with kindness and clarity." 

 "A calm, professional, and highly knowledgeable doctor who truly leads by example."

"He took care of my mother during her cancer journey with such compassion and skill. We’ll always be thankful."

"Dr. Kheri explained my diagnosis in a way I could understand and helped me feel empowered throughout my treatment." 

FAQ

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Find answers to common questions about our doctors, their expertise, and the care you can expect at Saifee Hospital Tanzania.

He is based at Muhimbili National Hospital and also serves as a visiting oncologist at Aga Khan and Saifee Hospitals in Dar es Salaam.

He treats a wide range of cancers using chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and provides diagnostic, counselling, and symptom management services.

Yes, he is a long-standing columnist for The Citizen and an advocate for community awareness through Rotary and national media.

Dr. Kheri is fluent in English, Swahili, and Chinese.

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