Device and Arrhythmia Society of Tanzania

About Us

The Device and Arrhythmia Society of Tanzania (DAST) is an organization dedicated to advancing the field of cardiac electrophysiology and the management of cardiac arrhythmias within Tanzania. Founded with the mission of improving healthcare outcomes related to heart rhythm disorders.

Our Mission

To promote medical and other scientific research pertaining heart rhythm disorders.

To promote a free knowledge exchange with respect of heart rhythm diseases.

To develop the appropriate models of health care and appropriate interventions for people with heart rhythm diseases.

To monitor heart rhythm diseases and the risk factors to collect data on the effects of prevention, treatment, and care.

To educate the general public on the prevention and early recognition of heart rhythm symptoms.

To promote affordable quality health care for people with heart rhythm diseases.

To develop educational programs for persons with heart rhythm diseases to understand their disease.

To provide organizational means for cardiac rhythm specialists to come together as a professional body.

To promote the interest of cardiac rhythm specialists across the country and foster professional communication.

To encourage junior medical doctors to identify cardiac rhythm disorders and improve their skills in managing them.

To maintain and improve the standard of professional competence and conduct of cardiac rhythm specialists.

To foster solidarity with other associations and institutions within and outside Tanzania to advance the society's objectives.

To establish an effective information center for enhancing professional expertise.

To print, publish, and publicize the activities of the society.

To advocate for policy changes in the health sector for community wellbeing and cardiac rhythm society.

To do all such other things as may be conducive to the attainment of the objectives.

DAR-TANZANIA Contributions

Education and Training

DAR TANZANIA aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias. This includes organizing workshops, seminars, and training programs to disseminate the latest advancements in electrophysiology and device therapies.

Research and Innovation

The society promotes research initiatives aimed at better understanding the epidemiology of arrhythmias in Tanzania, as well as exploring innovative approaches to their management. By fostering a culture of research, DAR Tanzania seeks to contribute to global knowledge while addressing local healthcare challenges.

Advocacy and Awareness

DAR TANZANIA advocates for improved access to diagnostic tools, medications, and device therapies essential for the effective management of arrhythmia. Additionally, the society works to raise public awareness about heart rhythm disorders, their symptoms, and the importance of timely medical intervention.

Collaboration and Networking

DAR TANZANIA fosters collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers both within Tanzania and internationally. By leveraging partnerships, the society aims to strengthen the overall capacity for managing arrhythmias and improving cardiovascular health outcomes nationwide.

Clinical Practice Guidelines

DAR collaborates with national and international experts to develop evidence-based clinical practice guidelines tailored to the Tanzanian context. These guidelines serve as a framework for healthcare providers in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with arrhythmia and related conditions.