Dr. Saurabh Joshi performs Tanzania’s first VenaSeal procedure, advancing minimally invasive varicose vein treatment through Vein Centre–Hitech Sai Hospital.
The expert team from Vein Centre executes the VenaSeal™ procedure in Tanzania, enabling faster recovery and improved patient outcomes.
In a landmark medical advancement for Tanzania, internationally acclaimed interventional radiologist Dr. Saurabh Joshi, Founder and Director of Vein Centre, successfully introduced modern minimally invasive varicose vein treatments during his visit to Dar es Salaam from 18–21 November 2025. The visit included the first-ever VenaSeal procedure performed in the country, marking a significant step forward in elevating venous care standards for Tanzanian patients.
Hosted in collaboration with Hitech Sai Hospital, Dr. Joshi evaluated 20 patients aged 30 to 65, many of whom were suffering from long-standing venous insufficiency, chronic pain, and, in several cases, delayed healing ulcers. His work focused on sharing global expertise, supporting local clinicians, and demonstrating how advanced technologies can transform patient outcomes.
One of the key highlights of the visit was the successful treatment of Mr. Fidahussein, who became the first Tanzanian patient to undergo the VenaSeal Closure System-a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure that uses medical adhesive to close diseased veins. Unlike traditional surgical methods, VenaSeal requires minimal anesthesia, short hospital admission, and offers significantly faster recovery, making it especially beneficial for elderly or high-risk patients with Hypertension or Diabetes.
Elevating Vascular treatment standards in Tanzania through the advanced VenaSeal™ closure system performed by Team Vein Centre.
Dr. Joshi’s consultations revealed a strong and growing demand for advanced, non-surgical varicose vein treatments in Tanzania.
Key findings included:
Over 30% of patients examined presented with advanced venous disease or ulcers.
Nearly 40% were elderly or medically high-risk candidates for whom conventional surgery posed substantial challenges.
For these groups, VenaSeal offers a safer, quicker, and more comfortable alternative, with minimal downtime and improved long-term outcomes.
The collaboration between Vein Centre and Hitech Sai Hospital has set the foundation for ongoing support, training, and knowledge-sharing with local medical teams. This partnership aims to build capacity within Tanzania, ensuring more patients can access specialised venous care without needing to travel abroad.
To further enhance accessibility, Vein Centre is working with Tanzanian partners to make VenaSeal eligible for insurance coverage. Financing and instalment-based payment options are also being developed to ensure affordability while maintaining the highest standards of treatment.
“Introducing VenaSeal in Tanzania is a proud milestone,” said Dr. Saurabh Joshi. “Our mission is to ensure that patients here have access to the same world-class treatments available globally.”
With this successful initiative, Tanzania is now poised to become a regional hub for advanced venous disease management.
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