RDTC - Regional Dermatology Training Centre

The Regional Dermatology Training Centre (RDTC) in Moshi, Tanzania, is a supra-regional training, research and clinical centre. It provides care to dermatological patients and training to medical Assistants and Clinical Officers.

It's broad objectives are Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation of skin diseases, Leprosy and STIs in sub-Saharan Africa through training of appropriate Health care Workers.

The RDTC was founded in 1990 as a joint enterprise between the ILDS and the Tanzanian Ministry of Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) on land provided by the Good Samaritan Foundation.

To date the RDTC has trained more than 290 graduates from 17 African countries in its Advanced Diploma in Dermato-Venerology (ADDV).