Dr. Obrey Harold Urio

Designation: Medical Doctor | Interventional Radiologist | Medical Imaging Specialist

ABOUT DOCTOR

Meet Dr. Obrey Harold Urio

Dr. Obrey Harold Urio is an award-winning paediatrician and academic based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a passion for advancing child health and paediatric neurology. With over 7 years of clinical and teaching experience, Dr. Urio has contributed significantly to both medical practice and academia through his role at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) and Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH).
He has been recognised as a valedictorian of the Master’s programme in Paediatrics and Child Health, and has received multiple accolades for academic excellence throughout his medical journey. His interests lie in paediatric neurology, infectious diseases, and medical education. Dr. Urio is also actively involved in research and has presented his work at international conferences.

Education

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    Master of Medicine (MMed) in Paediatrics and Child Health – MUHAS, Tanzania (2018–2021)
    GPA: 4.5 | Valedictorian

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    Medical Degree (MD) – MUHAS, Tanzania (2011–2016)
    GPA: 4.0 | Best Final Year Student

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    Exchange Program – Uppsala University, Sweden (Feb–May 2017)

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    Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education – Same Boys Secondary School (2009–2011)

Employement

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    Lecturer and Consultant Paediatrician – Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, MUHAS & MNH (Dec 2021 – Present) Academic instruction, clinical care, mentoring, and research

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    Visiting Paediatrician – Saifee Hospital, Dar es Salaam (Ongoing)
    Outpatient and inpatient paediatric consultations

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    Tutorial Assistant – Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, MUHAS (2017–2018)
    Supported undergraduate teaching and supervised clinical rounds

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    Intern Doctor – Dodoma Regional Referral Hospital (2016–2017)
    Rotations in paediatrics, internal medicine, surgery, and obstetrics

Specialisations

Dr. Obrey Urio specialises in a broad spectrum of child health services, with particular focus on:

  • Paediatric Neurology: Diagnosis and management of neurological disorders in children, including epilepsy and developmental conditions
  • General Paediatrics: Inpatient and outpatient care, immunisation, and nutritional counselling
  • Clinical Research: Investigating drug-resistant epilepsy and paediatric COVID-19 profiles in Tanzania
  • Medical Education: Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in paediatrics and child health

Research Work

  • Principal Investigator “Clinical Profile of COVID-19 among Children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania”
  • Masters Dissertation “Prevalence of Drug Resistant Epilepsy and Associated Factors among Children in Dar es Salaam”

OUR TESTIMONIALS

Our happy clients
say about us

“My child had a complicated condition, and Dr. Urio handled it with compassion and professionalism. Thank you!”

“He’s a brilliant lecturer—always thorough and engaging. We learn a lot in every session.”

“Dr. Urio’s clarity and patience made our child's epilepsy treatment so much easier to understand.”

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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 a Lecturer and Consultant Paediatrician at MUHAS and MNH, also practising at Saifee Hospital.

Yes, he has a strong focus on paediatric neurology, especially epilepsy and developmental disorders.

Absolutely. He has led and published multiple research studies, particularly in epilepsy and COVID-19 in children.

He is available at Muhimbili National Hospital and Saifee Hospital in Dar es Salaam.

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