THE Khoja Shia Ithnaasheri community has offered free healthcare services to over 10,000 Dar es Salaam residents.

Held between August 8th and 10th at Mnazi Mmoja grounds in the city the initiative was spearheaded by the community's regional chairman, Mohammedraza Dewji

 “Our aim with this camp is to deliver essential healthcare services to those who need them most,” Dewji explained.

“In the past three days, we have provided free eyeglasses and eye medications and performed surgeries on more than 70 individuals. We also have plans to conduct further operations next week for an additional 300 patients,” he said.

The camp included comprehensive health services, such as screenings for non-communicable diseases and blood donations to bolster the National Blood Bank.

The head doctor at the camp, Dr Amir Kanji, highlighted the range of surgical services provided.

“We have extended our surgical capabilities to address common issues like prostate and breast cancer, as well as hernia surgeries. Some patients will undergo operations at our center in Kibaha,” Dr Kanji noted.

Ilala District Commissioner, Edward Mpogolo lauded the Khoja Shia Ithnaasheri community for their outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts.

"This initiative significantly benefits our community by providing critical medical services that would otherwise be costly at private hospitals," said DC Mpogolo.

"Their commitment to improving the health and well-being of our residents is truly commendable, other institutions should form this and try to solve some challenges that face our community," he added.

This marks the third consecutive year that the Khoja Shia Ithnaasheri community has organized this medical camp.