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Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project Celebrates 25 Years of Global Health Impact

Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project Celebrates 25 Years of Global Health Impact
Sep 22 2025

The Phil Simon Clinic Tanzania Project (PSCTP), a global health initiative born out of Huntington Hospital, proudly marks its 25th anniversary in 2025. Founded in response to the HIV crisis sweeping Sub-Saharan Africa in the early 2000s, PSCTP has grown from a small volunteer effort into a transformative nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health outcomes in East Africa.

In 2002, after two years of planning, PSCTP sent its first volunteer medical team to Northern Tanzania to assess the AIDS epidemic and provide relief. Since then, more than 130 Huntington Health employees and physicians have joined “Team Tanzania,” donating their time, expertise, and resources to deliver clinical care, education, and support to underserved communities.

“Our vision remains steadfast: to help provide sustainable community health care in underserved areas,” said Kimberly Shriner, MD, PSCTP founder and medical director of infection prevention and disease, Huntington Health. “The commitment and compassion of our volunteers have made a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals in Tanzania.”

Over the past two and a half decades, PSCTP has:

  • Delivered primary and specialty medical care through clinics, home visits, and surgical missions.
  • Hosted international symposia on HIV and infectious diseases.
  • Established a health care scholarship program, supporting Tanzanian students like Dr. Ezekiel Moirana, now Medical Director of AICC Hospital.
  • Partnered with local clinics and hospitals to foster long-term, cross-border collaborations.
  • Expanded into veterinary care and launched One Health initiatives integrating human, animal, and environmental health.

Milestones include the first international HIV symposium in 2005, the launch of surgical missions in 2009, and the graduation of PSCTP’s first scholar in 2012. In 2024, PSCTP hosted a scholarship conference and initiated new partnerships with veterinary organizations, furthering its holistic approach to health care.

As PSCTP celebrates this remarkable milestone, it continues to support Tanzanian scholars, explore research opportunities, and share knowledge across borders. The organization’s enduring legacy is a testament to the power of compassion, collaboration, and community.

To learn more or support PSCTP’s mission, visit http://philsimontanzania.org.