Naizihijwa Majani
Dr. Naizihijwa Majani is Tanzania's first female paediatric cardiologist and the Director of Clinical Audit and Quality Assurance at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI). She has been instrumental in establishing the Paediatric Cardiac Programme in Tanzania, providing critical care to children with heart diseases who previously had limited treatment options. Her career began with a clinical internship at Bugando Medical Centre, followed by a postgraduate programme in Paediatric Cardiology in Israel. Dr. Majani is dedicated to bridging the healthcare gap for Tanzanian children and actively mentors young women in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of representation and leadership.
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Recent news mentions
Dr Naizihijwa Majani, the chief executive officer of Heart Team Africa Foundation, highlighted the importance of the partnership for children's futures.
JKCI, Vodacom Tanzania partner to expand access to paediatric heart care
Tanzania· 2025-09-29
Dr Naizihijwa Majani, JKCI Clinical Support Services director, stated that the services will benefit both athletes and post-surgery patients.
JKCI, Physiocare team up to aid in athlete recoveryTanzania· 2025-09-10
Dr Naizihijwa Majani is Tanzania’s first female paediatric cardiologist and the Director of Clinical Audit and Quality Assurance at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute.
RISING WOMAN 2025: Here’s what keeps Tanzania’s trailblazing female paediatric cardiologist highly motivatedTanzania· 2025-02-18
