Prof. David Mwakyusa
Prof David Homeli Mwakyusa is a Minister of Health & Social Welfare in Tanzania since 2006 is born 9 Nov 1942
Professor David Homeli Mwakyusa has an established background in medicine, politics and academia. He completed fellowships in gastroenterology in Scotland and the United States, and served as the Director of Administration and Hospital Services at Muhimbili, the national hospital of Tanzania. He serves as Professor and was Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the Dar es Salaam University Medical School.
Professor Mwakyusa was elected to Parliament in 2000 and is currently serving his third term, presently as Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Water. As Minister for Health and Social Welfare for five years, he oversaw improvements in malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and child health and pioneered the Primary Health Services Programme which is credited for revolutionizing health care in Tanzania. For fall of 2012, he is a Brundtland Senior Leadership Fellow at Harvard School of Public Health.
EDUCATION
- Medical College of Georgia, USA Gastroenterology 1986 1987 CERTIFICATE
- Cleveland Clinic, USA Certificate in Gastroenterology 1984 1984 CERTIFICATE
- University of Glasgow - Scotland UK Certificate in Gastroenterology 1977 1978 CERTIFICATE
- University of Dar es Salaam MMed 1973 1976 MASTERS DEGREE
- University of Makerere M.B., Ch.B. Degree 1964 1969 MASTERS DEGREE
- Tabora High School A-Level Education 1962 1963 HIGH SCHOOL
- Tabora Boys Secondary School O-Level Education 1958 1961 SECONDARY
- Mpuguso Middle School Middle School Education 1954 1957 PRIMARY
- Masoko Primary School Primary Education 1951 1953 PRIMARY
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
- Ministry of Health & Social Welfare Minister 2006
- Muhimbili Medical Centre Director of Administration&Hospital Services 1992 2000
- University of Dar es Salaam (Muhimbili College of Medicine) Professor of Medicine 1991 Todate
- University of Dar es Salaam (Muhimbili College of Medicine) Head of Department - Clinics 1988 1992
- University of Dar es Salaam (Muhimbili College of Medicine) Associate Professor of Medicine 1984 1991
- University of Dar es Salaam (Muhimbili College of Medicine) Senior Lecturer in Medicine 1979 1984
- University of Dar es Salaam (Muhimbili College of Medicine) Lecturer in Medicine 1976 1979
- Shinyanga District District Medical Officer 1972 1973
- Bugando Consultant Hospital Medical Registrar 1971 1972
- Muhimbili Medical Centre Medical Registrar 1970 1971
- Muhimbili Medical Centre Internship 1969 1970
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE
- Chama Cha Mapinduzi - CCM Member of Parliament 2000 Todate
- Chama Cha Mapinduzi - CCM Member- Regional Council 2000 2005
- Chama Cha Mapinduzi - CCM Member - National Committee 2000 2005
- Chama Cha Mapinduzi - CCM Member 1977 Todate
- TANU Member 1971 1977
