Speaker Details

Dr. Saleh Hamisi Mwinchete is a highly skilled Consultant Interventional Cardiologist dedicated to advancing cardiovascular care in Tanzania. He is based at the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute or JKCI, where he specializes in performing complex cardiac interventions, particularly in the field of structural heart disease. His expertise includes mitral valvuloplasty, coronary interventions, and other catheter-based procedures aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases.
 
Education and Training
 
  • Medical Degree: Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Sciences(MUHAS)
  •  Postgraduate Training in Cardiology: Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Sciences(MUHAS)
  • Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology:  Muhimbili University Of Health And Allied Sciences(MUHAS), Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute[JKCI], Appolo Hospitals-Bangalore India
 Additional specialized training in structural heart interventions at Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute, Dar Es Salaam Tanzania, Appolo Hospitals Bangalore, India with a focus on mitral valvuloplasty and percutaneous valve therapies.
 
Work Experience
 
  • Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Leading complex percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and transcatheter procedures.
  •  Pioneering efforts in mitral valvuloplasty to improve access to advanced cardiac care.
  •  Training and mentoring young cardiologists in interventional techniques.
Providing Care and Treatment to patients with Cardiovascular disease
 
Research & Contributions
 
  • Active in clinical research on interventional cardiology, particularly structural heart interventions.
  • Published articles in peer-reviewed journals on mitral valve disease management and interventional techniques.
Frequent speaker at national and international cardiology conferences, sharing insights on structural heart disease therapies.
 
Areas of Interest & Specialization
 
  • Structural Heart Disease Interventions, with a special focus on mitral valvuloplasty.
  • Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI), including complex and high-risk cases.
  • Catheter-based therapies for valvular and congenital heart diseases.
Advancement of interventional cardiology in low-resource settings to improve patient access to life-saving procedures.
 
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
 
  • Member, Tanzania Cardiac Society (TCS)
  • Fellow, African Heart Association (AHA)
  • Professional Member, European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
  • Member, association of physicians in Tanzania [APHYTA]
  • Member, Medical association of Tanzania [MAT]
Faculty Member, Cardiotan 2025
 

Awards and Recognition
  •   Recipient of best student MSc Cardiology fellowish for the year 2017 at MUHAS in Tanzania.
  • Recognized by JKCI for excellence in patient care and innovative cardiac procedures.
     
    Personal Philosophy & Vision
     
    Dr. Saleh Hamisi Mwinchete is passionate about enhancing access to advanced cardiac interventions in Tanzania. His vision is to integrate the newest technological advancements into routine clinical practice, ensuring that patients receive global-standard cardiovascular care regardless of geographic, social, cultural or economic barriers. He is also fond of all efforts aimed at setting free all people from cardiovascular disease.