MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Alliance

What MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Alliance does

MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Alliance is a multistakeholder partnership alliance coordinated by Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) — Tanzania's top-ranked health sciences university and 5th in Africa per Times Higher Education 2023. Founded in 2022 around the inaugural Tanzania Digital Health and Innovation Forum, the alliance convenes Tanzania's Ministry of Health, Ministry of Health Zanzibar, PORALG, the eGovernment Authority, LM International (Sweden), Mälardalen University (Sweden), TAHIA, HELINA, and Capgemini Sweden to coordinate digital health transformation in Tanzania. Its core products are event-driven: the annual Tanzania Digital Health and Innovation Forum and Exhibition (now in its 5th edition), the week-long MADWI programme of trainings and workshops, and Tanzania's first MSc in Digital Health (launched 2024) with three specialisation tracks. Supplementary programmes include the Health Data Analytics Training (covering machine learning for disease prediction), the AI4H Training & Buildathon (launched 2026 under the theme "Local AI, Local Solutions, Local Impact"), the Women and Girls in Health Tech Workshop, the Zanzibar Digital Health Forum, and a periodic webinar series co-hosted with LM International and Capgemini Sweden.

The alliance's technology stack is educational and convening-oriented rather than product-oriented: it operates the FHIR/SMART Guidelines-aligned digital health ecosystem context (mHealth, telemedicine, EHR, HIS, AI/ML for health), coordinates implementation of Tanzania and Zanzibar Digital Health Strategies, and contributes to the Tanzania Digital Health Investment Roadmap 2025–2030 and the Tanzania National Digital Health Strategy 2025–2030. It does not build or sell proprietary software platforms; rather, it coordinates, trains, and showcases. Its operational footprint comprises a 7-person team based at MUHAS's Dar es Salaam campus and Mloganzila, with the UDSM-New Library Conference Hall serving as primary event venue.

The business model is sponsorship- and registration-driven, with no equity capital, no venture funding, and no disclosed revenue. Monetization spans five streams: event registration fees (tiered by participant type and timing — e.g., TZS 30,000 for Tanzanian students early-bird to USD 500 for international training late registration), exhibition booth rentals (three tiers ranging from TZS 1,000,000 / USD 700 Silver to TZS 3,000,000 / USD 1,500 Platinum), sponsorship packages (four tiers from TZS 5M Silver to TZS 25M Tanzanite), MSc programme tuition (a 2-year recurring subscription), and auxiliary training/workshop fees. Distribution is via self-serve online registration (register.muhas-dhi.ac.tz), the MUHAS Postgraduate Online Application System, and hybrid event delivery, with primary demand generation through the annual flagship event and word-of-mouth across government, academic, and international partner networks.

Name

MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Alliance

Legal name

MUHAS DIGITAL HEALTH AINNOVATION

Website

https://muhas-dhi.ac.tz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Alliance is a multistakeholder coordination body hosted at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Tanzania, organizing annual digital health forums, training programmes, AI4H buildathons, and Tanzania's first MSc in Digital Health for government, academia, startups, and healthcare professionals.

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Product category

Digital Health Education, Training and Events

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Information (51)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAIAJ

Digital Health, Health Information Systems & Data Programs

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Global Health & Population Programs

SECONDARYHLAJAOAN

Data, Surveillance & Digital Public Goods Partnerships for Global Health

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Global Health Initiatives & Partnerships

SECONDARYBPADAEAL

Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

SECONDARYEDAHAGAJ

Health Informatics & Digital Health Programs

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

Keywords

• Digital health training
• Health informatics education
• Digital health forum events
• Health innovation exhibition
• Digital health capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Dar es Salaam

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from attendees registering for the annual Tanzania Digital Health and Innovation Forum and Exhibition and related training programmes. Fees are tiered by participant type (student, non-student, Tanzanian, international) and registration timing (early/late).
2. Exhibition and Booth Fees: Revenue from exhibitors (health tech startups, companies, organisations) renting booth space at the annual forum and exhibition. Three tiers offered: Platinum, Gold, and Silver packages with varying booth sizes and inclusions.
3. Sponsorship Packages: Corporate and organisational sponsors fund the annual event in exchange for brand visibility, speaking slots, exhibition stands, waived registration slots, and recognition across print, digital, and traditional media. Four tiers: Tanzanite (TZS 25M), Platinum (TZS 15M), Gold (TZS 10M), Silver (TZS 5M).
4. MSc in Digital Health Programme Fees: Academic programme revenue from Tanzania's first MSc in Digital Health, a 2-year full-time programme targeting health professionals, data scientists, and policy leaders. Applications submitted via MUHAS Postgraduate Online Application System.

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Core offering

The MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Alliance is a multistakeholder partnership coordination platform hosted by Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) that delivers the annual Tanzania Digital Health and Innovation Forum and Exhibition, the Digital Health and Innovation Week, specialized training programmes (Health Data Analytics, AI4H Training & Buildathon, Women and Girls in Health Tech Workshop), the Zanzibar Digital Health Forum, a periodic webinar series, and Tanzania's first MSc in Digital Health academic programme. It brings together government, academia, development partners, and the private sector to drive digital health transformation aligned with the Tanzania and Zanzibar Digital Health Strategies.

Product overview

MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Alliance is a multistakeholder partnership coordinated by Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in collaboration with Tanzania Ministry of Health, Zanzibar Ministry of Health, and PORALG. The Alliance organizes the annual Tanzania Digital Health and Innovation Forum and Exhibition and Digital Health and Innovation Week as its core programs, supplemented by specialized training initiatives including Health Data Analytics Training, Women and Girls in Health Tech Workshop, AI4H Training & Buildathon, Zanzibar Digital Health Forum, and the MSc in Digital Health academic program. The organization also runs periodic webinar series and digital health convergence workshops for capacity building and awareness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tanzania Digital Health and Innovation Forum and Exhibition Annual premier forum and exhibition that brings together digital health professionals, policymakers, innovators, and enthusiasts to showcase advancements, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration in digital health transformation in Tanzania and Africa.
• MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Week (MADWI) Annual week-long programme featuring trainings, workshops, dialogues, networking, presentations, and exhibitions of digital health technologies, innovations, and startups addressing health system challenges.
• Health Data Analytics Training Five-day intensive training programme teaching health data analytics skills including machine learning algorithms for disease prediction, with real-world hands-on projects for digital health practitioners, policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs.
• Women and Girls in Health Tech Workshop Workshop addressing gender equity in STEM by empowering women and girls to participate in and lead digital health innovation in Africa.
• AI4H (Artificial Intelligence for Health) Training & Buildathon Training and innovation programme advancing responsible, resilient, and sovereign AI adoption in healthcare through mentorship, free online training, and hands-on AI solution development for real healthcare challenges, targeting university students and health-tech innovators.
• Zanzibar Digital Health Forum Regional digital health forum in Zanzibar fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships and engagement for integrated digital community health services.
• MSc in Digital Health First MSc programme in Digital Health in Tanzania, a 2-year full-time programme in the School of Public Health and Social Sciences with three specialisation tracks: Digital Health Leadership, Digital Health Systems Development, and Health Data Science & AI, targeting health professionals, data scientists, software engineers, and policy leaders.
• MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Webinar Series Periodic webinar series exploring digital health innovation topics, featuring keynote speakers, panelists, and discussions on technology for building equitable and resilient health systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 participants from 8+ African countries attracted to the 4th Tanzania Digital Health and Innovation Forum 2024
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Centre for Digital Health, Ministry of Health, TanzaniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026The Centre for Digital Health (CDH), established by the Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Health in Dodoma, partners with MUHAS, LM International, and Capgemini Sweden on the AI4H (Artificial Intelligence for Health) Training & Buildathon 2026. The CDH aims to be a vibrant hub for innovation, collaboration, and excellence in digital health solutions.
• LM International (LMI) / LäkarmissionenflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLM International is a core strategic partner of the MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Alliance. Dr. Josephine Sundqvist serves as Secretary-General and CEO of LM International, Ms. Gloria Mafole serves as Country Director in Tanzania, and Joseph Prygodzicz serves as Manager, Innovation. LMI co-organises the annual Digital Health and Innovation Week, contributes to digital health workshops, and supports the Women/Girls in Health Tech Workshop. The partnership drives digital transformation, digital inclusion, and innovation in health and education across Tanzania and Sweden.
• Mälardalen University (MDU), SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDU is a key academic partner providing international expertise in digital transformation and health innovation. Prof. Sarah Wamala Andersson chairs the International Scientific and Advisory Committee. The partnership includes joint research initiatives, collaborative projects on digital tools, and knowledge exchange through symposiums, workshops, and conferences. MDU co-organises annual events and contributes to curriculum development for the MSc in Digital Health.
• Ministry of Health (MOH), TanzaniaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ministry of Health is the primary government counterpart coordinating the digital health transformation agenda in Tanzania. MOH collaborates with MUHAS on implementing the Tanzania Digital Health Strategy 2019-2024, establishing the Centre for Digital Health (CDH) in Dodoma, and shaping the Tanzania National Digital Health Strategy 2025-2030.
• President's Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPORALG works with the alliance to support digital health implementation at the regional and local government levels, contributing to the Tanzania Digital Health Investment Roadmap 2025-2030 and digital transformation at primary healthcare levels.
• Ministry of Health Zanzibar (MOHZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOHZ collaborates with the alliance to advance digital health transformation in Zanzibar, including co-hosting the Zanzibar Digital Health Seminar and Forum, and contributing to the implementation of the Zanzibar Digital Health Strategy.
• eGovernment Authority (eGA), TanzaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe eGovernment Authority contributes expertise on digital government infrastructure, interoperability standards, and enterprise architecture for digital health systems, including the Tanzania Health Enterprise Architecture Blueprint.
• Tanzania Health Informatics Association (TAHIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAHIA was launched in August 2023 in collaboration with MUHAS, the Ministry of Health, PORALG, and the Pan African Health Informatics Association. TAHIA serves as the national health informatics professional body driving digital health standards, interoperability, and professional development in Tanzania.
• Capgemini SwedencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapgemini Sweden co-hosts the 11th MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Webinar Series and partners on the AI4H Training & Buildathon 2026, providing international mentorship from AI experts (Per Poulsen, Head of AI at Bayer & Innovation; Priya Bohra, Lead Collaboration and Investment) to support responsible AI adoption in healthcare in Tanzania.
• University of Oslo, Department of Technology SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Josef Noll from the University of Oslo serves on the International Scientific and Advisory Committee. He is Secretary General of the Basic Internet Foundation and contributes expertise in digital inclusion, mobile/wireless/sensor systems, and security & privacy.
• D-TreeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerD-Tree is listed as a collaborating partner in the Tanzania Digital Health and Innovation Transformation Program 2025, contributing to digital health implementation initiatives in Tanzania.
• PharmAccess FoundationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPharmAccess supported the Women and Girls in Health Tech Workshop and broader digital health transformation initiatives in Tanzania, contributing to capacity building and knowledge exchange.
• Norwegian Church AidminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNorwegian Church Aid participated in digital transformation workshops hosted by MUHAS alongside government, academic, and private sector stakeholders, contributing to multistakeholder engagement on digital health in Tanzania.
• Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDIAL participated in digital health transformation workshops co-organised by MUHAS, contributing expertise on digital development and impact measurement for health system innovations.
• Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences (HNU), GermanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNU is a German academic partner collaborating with MUHAS through its Digital Health and Innovation Research Group (mDHIRG), contributing to international digital transformation workshops and exchange.
• Basic Internet FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Prof. Josef Noll (University of Oslo), the Basic Internet Foundation contributes to the alliance's mission of digital inclusion and accessible digital health solutions, focusing on mobile, wireless, and sensor systems with emphasis on security and privacy.
• World Diabetes Foundation (WDF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWDF partnered with MUHAS, Tanzania Diabetes Association, and Ministry of Health on the 'Diabetes Compass' initiative, a brainstorming workshop to co-create digital solutions for enhancing diabetes care in Tanzania.
• HealthTech NordicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthTech Nordic collaborated with MUHAS and LM International on a webinar exploring opportunities for health tech companies in the African market via Tanzania.
• ECSA-HC (East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Ntuli Kapologwe, Director General of ECSA-HC, served as keynote speaker at the 11th MUHAS Digital Health and Innovation Webinar Series, representing regional health policy collaboration.
• Pan African Health Informatics Association (HELINA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHELINA collaborated with TAHIA and MUHAS on the Digital Health Convergence Workshop and TAHIA Launch, contributing continental health informatics expertise to Tanzania's digital health ecosystem.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PharmAccess Foundation: International foundation supporting digital health, health financing, and capacity building in sub-Saharan Africa. Has partnered with the MUHAS alliance on the Women and Girls in Health Tech Workshop and broader digital health transformation initiatives.
• AMREF Health Africa: Largest Africa-based health NGO, running digital health training, workforce development, and innovation programmes across multiple countries. Comparable in mission (digital health capacity building) and event/training delivery model, but at a far larger continental scale.
• Africa CDC: Continental public health agency coordinating digital health, surveillance, and data systems across AU member states. Operates at a much larger scale but plays a similar convening role across ministries, academic institutions, and development partners in Africa.
• Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL): Global alliance supporting digital development and impact measurement, including in health systems. Has participated in MUHAS digital health workshops and operates as a comparable multistakeholder convening platform for digital public goods in low- and middle-income countries.
• Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS): Global digital health professional organisation running conferences, training, certifications, and interoperability standards. Comparable in event-driven GTM, training/certification programmes, and convening of government and provider stakeholders around digital health transformation.

Direct peers

• Pan African Health Informatics Association (HELINA): Continental health informatics professional body that co-launched TAHIA with MUHAS and partners with the alliance on the Digital Health Convergence Workshop. Directly comparable as a pan-African digital health coordination, training, and standards-setting organisation.
• eHealth Africa: Nigeria-headquartered digital health organisation implementing health information systems, data analytics, and capacity-building programmes across West and Central Africa. Comparable as a regional digital health coordination and training body serving government and academic partners.

Emerging players

• Tanzania Health Informatics Association (TAHIA): Tanzania's national health informatics association, co-launched by MUHAS, MOH, PORALG, and HELINA in August 2023. Directly adjacent — the alliance's own team helped found TAHIA — and operates as a focused national professional body for digital health standards and workforce development.
• African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC): African-led research institute generating evidence on population health and digital health systems. Comparable as an Africa-based academic-policy nexus convening researchers, government, and innovators around health systems strengthening.

Regional players

• HealthTech Nordic: Nordic health-tech network that co-hosted webinars with MUHAS Digital Health and explores African market entry via Tanzania. Comparable as a multi-stakeholder platform convening startups, policymakers, and academic partners around digital health innovation.

Market position

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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