Dar es Salaam, July 26, 2024: The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam, and Amana Hospital have embarked on an exciting new partnership to strengthen Amana Hospital’s emergency care services. This collaboration will focus on capacity building through comprehensive training programs and the provision of essential medical equipment.
Mr. Sisawo Konteh, CEO of Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania, highlighted the significance of this partnership, stating, “This collaboration is pivotal in elevating the quality of healthcare in Tanzania. By working together, we can ensure that our healthcare systems are better equipped to handle emergencies and deliver exceptional care to those in need.”
This partnership is a testament to our shared commitment to enhancing healthcare standards and operational efficiency, which will ultimately benefit the communities we serve, ensuring a high level of care and service.
About Aga Khan Health Services:
Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of three agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) that supports activities in health care, together with the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the Aga Khan University (AKU). Working to address today’s most significant health challenges in low- and middle-income countries, the three agencies of the AKDN provide high-quality, equitable healthcare to over eight million people annually and work closely on planning, training, and resource development. Operating under the Aga Khan Development Network, Aga Khan Health Service in Tanzania has experienced substantial growth over nine decades, serving as a compelling testament to our dedication to healthcare and development within the nation. AKHS facilities are renowned for their adherence to ethical standards, innovative approaches, and the delivery of top-notch, safe and evidence-based healthcare services. Our hub and spokes model, with one hospital here in Dar es Salaam, a medical centre in Mwanza and outreach centres across 14 regions of the country, has enabled our institutions to increase access to affordable quality health services, as well as to work closely with the government and other partners across the health spectrum.
Media contact:
Davies W. Nyari
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