Love, Care and Protect
The Regional Dermatology Training Centre (RDTC) in Moshi, Tanzania, is a supra-regional training, research and clinical centre.
It provides care to dermatological patients and training to medical Assistants and Clinical Officers.
Who We Are?
Welcome to Regional Dermatology Training Center
Regional Dermatology Training Centre (RDTC) is on the slope of Mount Kilimanjaro in Moshi Tanzania was jointly established in 1992 by the:
- Government of Tanzania through the Ministry Of Health (MOH)
- The International Foundation for Dermatology (IFD)
- Good Samaritan Foundation (GSF)
The Broad objective being Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation of skin diseases, Leprosy and STIs in sub-Saharan Africa through training of appropriate Health care Workers. The RDTC offers Advanced Diploma training and Specialist MMed training.
Educational Programs
Advanced Diploma in Dermatovenereology
Entry Requirements: Candidates wishing to be enrolled have to fulfill the general minimum entrance requirements as well as the additional entrance requirements.
Master of Medicine in Dermatovenereology
RDTC is designed for highly qualified medical practitioners and other allied health personnel who are strongly motivated towards a career in Medical Sciences and academic medicine.
Continuing Medical
Education
The CME provides an important opportunity for graduates to improve their skills and learn from speakers from all over the world.
Our Team
Prof. Daudi Mavura
Principal
Dr Lulyritha Kini
Vice Principal
Prof. Elisante J. Masenga
Senior Lecturer / Founder
Prof. Henning Grossmann
Senior Lecturer / Founder
Projects & Collaborations
The Comprehensive Care Programme for PWAs
The Comprehensive Care Programme for PWAs
is an RDTC based programme, that was started in 1993 with the aim of assisting hundreds of PWAs (Persons with Albinisms)with prevention of cancer and treatment of complications.
In finding a sustainable way to provide the PWAs of Tanzania quality preventive measurements, the RDTCalso launchedthe Kilimanjaro Sunscreen Care Unit (KSPU) in 2012. The unit based in RDTC manufactures local of sunscreen lotions to be delivered free of charge to PWAs in Tanzania.
Kilimanjaro Sunscreen Production Unit
Kilimanjaro Sunscreen Production Unit KSPU was established under RDTC in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to provide Persons with Albinism (PWAs) of Tanzania quality sunscreen protection.
The first phase of the project consisted of a Clinical Study where two sunscreen formulas where tested in order to get valuable information on affordability, efficacy, and mainly acceptance among the PWAs .
Xeroderma Pigmentation
Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare genetic disorder that causes extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) light due to mutations in DNA repair genes. It leads to symptoms like freckling, sunburn, and an increased risk of skin cancers, including melanoma and basal cell carcinoma. Some individuals may also experience neurological complications. Management involves strict sun protection, regular skin examinations, and surgical treatment for skin lesions, along with education and support for patients and families.
Thank you to our Partners!
