Arusha, June 26, 2024: The Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania, participated in a free health services camp in Arusha City, organized by the Regional Commissioner, Hon. Paul Christian Makonda. AKHS,T supported this initiative by sending a team of doctors, nurses, cardiologists, and oncologists along with mobile clinics for screening of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, addressing critical health challenges facing the local community.
In addition to offering essential medical screenings, Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania went above and beyond by donating a Cold Room (walk-in cold room) worth TSh. 56 million for storing medicines and vaccines. The Cold Room has the capacity to store more than one million vaccines at a time. This contribution not only supports the storage of vital medical supplies but also enhances the infrastructure for healthcare delivery in Arusha.
Hon. Paul Christian Makonda expressed heartfelt gratitude to Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania, for their invaluable collaboration during this initiative. He warmly received the Cold Room and emphasized its significant impact, noting that it would be dispatched to the Karatu Council. This move is set to benefit both the council’s residents and the numerous tourists visiting the area, enhancing healthcare provisions and supporting local community welfare.
The involvement of Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania, highlights their proactive approach to improving healthcare access and quality in Tanzania, reflecting their ongoing dedication to community welfare and healthcare advancement.
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.
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