Medical Ethical Moot Court

2nd Moot Court

Oct 7, 2025

2nd Medical Ethical Moot Court

KCMC vs KU - Grand Final

Experience the pinnacle of medical ethics advocacy as two prestigious institutions compete in the championship final of Tanzania's premier medical moot court competition.

7th October 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Main Assembly Hall
Expert Judges Panel
Championship Details Tournament Overview

Championship Final

Grand Final Matchup

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KCMC

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre

Semifinal Performance

Outstanding arguments on patient autonomy and informed consent

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Final Case Topic

"End-of-Life Care: Balancing Medical Ethics and Cultural Values"

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KU

Kairuki University

Semifinal Performance

Exceptional advocacy on healthcare resource allocation

Event Details

Date: 7th October 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Main Assembly Hall
Audience: All GA delegates welcome
Prize: Championship trophy and awards

Judges Panel

Evelyn Mfungahema

Chief Judge

Amina K Lussewa

Chairperson

Ridhwan Mohamed

Vice Chairperson

Nickson Kasikana

General Secretary

Tournament Overview

The Medical Ethical Moot Court is a prestigious competition that brings together medical students from across Tanzania to engage in legal reasoning, ethical analysis, and advocacy skills through simulated court proceedings focused on complex medical ethics cases.

Tournament Bracket

Preliminaries

MUHAS
CUHAS
SJUCHAS
UDOM
UDSM
KIUT

Semifinals

KCMC
KU
KIUT
CUHAS

Advanced to finals

KCMC ✓
KU ✓

Final

KCMC vs KU
Oct 7, 2:00 PM

Competition Format

  • Teams of 2 medical students per institution
  • Written submissions due 2 weeks before competition
  • 30-minute oral arguments per team
  • 5-minute Q&A session with judges
  • 15-minute rebuttal period
  • Expert panel deliberation and judgment

Learning Objectives

  • Develop critical thinking in medical ethics
  • Enhance legal reasoning and argumentation skills
  • Practice public speaking and advocacy
  • Understand healthcare law and policy
  • Foster interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Build confidence in professional debates

Latest Updates

KCMC and KU Advance to Final

After exceptional performances in the semifinal rounds, KCMC and KU have secured their spots in the championship final.

Updated: September 2025

Final Case Released

The championship case "End-of-Life Care: Balancing Medical Ethics and Cultural Values" has been released to both teams.

Updated: September 2025

Judges Panel Confirmed

Distinguished panel of medical law experts and ethics specialists confirmed for the championship final.

Updated: September 2025