Weill Cornell Medicine's Department of Neurological Surgery proudly announces that Dr. Roger Härtl, the Hansen-MacDonald Professor of Neurological Surgery and Director of Neurosurgery Spine, has been awarded the prestigious MOI Humanitarian Award. The honor was presented at the 11th Global Neurosurgery Course in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, in recognition of Dr. Härtl's outstanding mentorship, enduring support, and dedication to advancing neurosurgery at the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI).
Dr. Härtl received the MOI Humanitarian Award.
Dr. Härtl founded the Weill Cornell Medicine Tanzania Neurosurgery Project in 2008, a pioneering initiative to enhance neurosurgical education, training, and patient care in Tanzania. Over the past 15 years, this program has grown into a transformative model for global neurosurgery collaborations. Originally focusing on Bugando Hospital in northern Tanzania, the initiative has since expanded to Muhimbili Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Institute in Dar Es Salaam, reinforcing its commitment to improving neurosurgical outcomes in the region.
Through this initiative, Dr. Härtl and his team provide hands-on training to Tanzanian neurosurgeons, enabling them to perform essential procedures with locally available resources. The program also includes an observational fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine, where promising surgeons gain firsthand experience in high-level neurosurgical care. Additionally, annual neurosurgery meetings in East Africa, virtual and in-person training courses, and regular case discussions via conference calls ensure sustained mentorship and skill-building for Tanzanian neurosurgical teams.
Dr. Härtl expressed deep gratitude for the award and the collaborative efforts that have driven the program's success. "Receiving the MOI Humanitarian Award is a tremendous honor. This recognition underscores the commitment of many who have worked tirelessly to improve neurosurgical education and care in Tanzania. I sincerely thank Dr. Mpoki Ulisubisya, Executive Director of MOI, and my esteemed colleagues Dr. Hamisi Shabani and Dr. Laurent Lemeri Mchome for their invaluable contributions to this initiative."
Dr. Härtl's work exemplifies Weill Cornell Medicine's mission to advance global healthcare through education, innovation, and collaboration. His dedication to bridging gaps in neurosurgical care has impacted medical communities in Tanzania and beyond.
The Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery congratulates Dr. Härtl on this well-deserved recognition and remains committed to supporting initiatives that enhance neurosurgical training and patient care worldwide.
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