German-African
Emergency Medicine Alliance

Philipps University Marburg, founded in 1527, with its Medical Faculty and especially the Center for Emergency Medicine, has been engaged for years in collaboration with Tanzania in the field of emergency medicine. The Center for Emergency Medicine at Philipps University Marburg serves a large catchment area and provides maximum care for a broad spectrum of critically ill and injured patients. The emergency department manages everything from severe trauma and resuscitations to complex medical emergencies across all specialties, including trauma surgery, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, and dermatology.

In the partnership, we contribute our comprehensive clinical, academic, and organizational expertise, while at the same time valuing the opportunity to learn from the experiences and perspectives of our partners in the Global South. This mutual exchange strengthens our shared goal: sustainably improving emergency medicine in Africa and beyond.

The Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Moshi, Tanzania, is one of the country's largest referral hospitals and serves as a university teaching centre for several million people in Northern Tanzania and beyond. The hospital plays a central role in the care of critically ill and severely injured patients. It serves as an important center for medical education and research in East Africa.

The emergency department at KCMC manages a broad spectrum of acute illnesses and injuries – ranging from severe trauma as a result of road traffic accidents to medical, neurological, and pediatric emergencies. In recent years, KCMC has increasingly become an important center for the development of emergency medicine in Tanzania making it the second centre to offer masters in Emergency medicine program. The Kilimanjaro Region has also been designated by the Tanzanian government as a pilot region for the development of modern emergency care systems, including the establishment of a regional ambulance and emergency medical service system. KCMC therefore plays a central role in developing new concepts for prehospital and in-hospital emergency care in Tanzania.

As part of the partnership with Philipps University Marburg, KCMC is actively engaged in building academic structures, advancing clinical care, and strengthening research and education in emergency medicine. Together, we are working to create sustainable structures for modern emergency care in Tanzania and Sub-Saharan Africa. The partnership is characterized by mutual learning, cultural exchange, and the shared goal of sustainably improving care for critically ill patients.

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is one of the country's leading medical universities and a key institution for medical education, research, and specialist training in East Africa. The university and its affiliated clinical training sites play a major role in the development of modern emergency medicine in Tanzania.

MUHAS established one of the first formal postgraduate training programs in Emergency Medicine in Tanzania and has since trained a growing number of specialists who are now contributing to emergency care, teaching, and system development across the country. The emergency departments affiliated with MUHAS manage a broad spectrum of critically ill and injured patients, ranging from severe trauma and medical emergencies to pediatric and obstetric emergencies.

As part of the African-German partnership network, MUHAS contributes extensive academic and clinical expertise in emergency medicine, curriculum development, and postgraduate training. At the same time, the collaboration promotes exchange between institutions with different healthcare systems and experiences. Together with the partner universities, MUHAS supports the development of sustainable training structures, regional cooperation, and the long-term strengthening of emergency care systems in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) in Malawi is one of the country's leading institutions for medical education, clinical training, and health research. Through its teaching programs and affiliated hospitals, KUHeS plays an important role in strengthening healthcare systems and advancing emergency and acute care in Malawi.

The university and its clinical partners manage a broad range of critically ill and injured patients, including trauma cases, infectious diseases, obstetric emergencies, pediatric emergencies, and non-communicable diseases. In recent years, KUHeS has increasingly expanded its focus on emergency and critical care training in response to the growing need for structured emergency medicine systems in Malawi and the wider Sub-Saharan African region.

As part of the African-German partnership network, KUHeS contributes important perspectives and expertise in medical education, clinical care, and healthcare system development in resource-limited settings. The collaboration promotes mutual learning, academic exchange, and the joint development of sustainable emergency medicine training structures across Africa. Together with the partner institutions, KUHeS supports the strengthening of regional cooperation, postgraduate education, and long-term improvements in emergency care systems throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

Addis Ababa University (AAU) in Ethiopia is one of the leading academic institutions in Africa and plays a central role in medical education, research, and specialist training in the region. Through its College of Health Sciences and affiliated teaching hospitals, AAU contributes significantly to the development of modern emergency and critical care systems in Ethiopia.

The university's emergency departments manage a high volume of critically ill and injured patients, including severe trauma, infectious diseases, cardiovascular emergencies, pediatric emergencies, and surgical acute care. Over recent years, Addis Ababa University has increasingly strengthened its focus on emergency medicine training, capacity building, and academic development in response to the growing demand for structured emergency care systems in Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

As part of the African-German partnership network, Addis Ababa University contributes valuable expertise in clinical emergency care, academic training, and healthcare system development. The collaboration promotes exchange between institutions facing different medical, cultural, and infrastructural challenges while working toward shared goals in education, research, and patient care. Together with the partner universities, AAU supports the development of sustainable emergency medicine curricula, regional cooperation, and long-term strengthening of emergency care systems across Africa.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) is the country's leading public university and plays a central role in medical education, healthcare training, and academic development in Namibia. Through its School of Medicine and affiliated clinical institutions, UNAM contributes significantly to strengthening healthcare services and building sustainable medical training structures within the country.

Emergency medicine in Namibia is currently undergoing important development, with increasing recognition of the need for structured emergency and acute care systems. Hospitals and emergency departments across the country manage a broad spectrum of critically ill and injured patients, including trauma, infectious diseases, obstetric emergencies, pediatric emergencies, and acute medical conditions.

As part of the African-German partnership network, the University of Namibia is closely involved in the development of emergency medicine education and system strengthening initiatives. A major objective of the collaboration is the establishment of the first Master's program in Emergency Medicine in Namibia. Together with the partner institutions, UNAM contributes to the development of sustainable academic structures, regional cooperation, and long-term improvement of emergency care systems in Southern Africa. The partnership is characterized by mutual learning, academic exchange, and the shared vision of advancing emergency care across Africa.