BANK of Africa Tanzania has donated 10m/- to Amana Regional Referral Hospital in support of the Rafiki wa Amana initiative, an effort aimed at enhancing healthcare services. The handover took place yesterday in Dar es Salaam.

BANK of Africa Tanzania has donated 10m/- to Amana Regional Referral Hospital in support of the Rafiki wa Amana initiative, an effort aimed at enhancing healthcare services. The handover took place yesterday in Dar es Salaam.

Nandi Mwiyombella, the bank’s head of marketing and communication stated: “Bank of Africa is committed to being part of the community. We will continue to support government efforts to improve health, education and the environment as part of our mission to foster social and economic development in the country."

 “At the bank, we understand that a healthy community is the foundation of a prosperous society.” 

“This aligns with our bank’s sustainability agenda of promoting a better society in the regions where we operate. It is a privilege for us to support Amana Regional Referral Hospital and contribute to improving healthcare services for mothers and children.”

Mwiyombella highlighted the bank’s dedication to supporting Tanzania’s health sector, noting a longstanding relationship with Amana Regional Referral Hospital. 

The Rafiki wa Amana initiative focuses on raising funds for the rehabilitation, expansion and equipping the hospital's mother and child wing, which serves as a vital healthcare facility in the region.

“These efforts are aligned with the government’s goal to provide better health services for all Tanzanians. The bank is committed to collaborating with the health sector in campaigns and projects that improve citizens’ wellbeing,” she said. 

“Our goal is to ensure that every Tanzanian receives the best health services, especially for mothers and children as they are the foundation of the nation’s future.”

Dr Bryceson Kiwelu, Medical Officer in charge of Amana Regional Referral Hospital, expressed gratitude for the bank’s continued partnership and contributions. He shared that the hospital, established in 1954, has been serving the community for 70 years and currently has 32 specialists in fields such as ENT, ophthalmology, and orthopaedics.

“We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support from Bank of Africa Tanzania. Their generosity significantly aids our efforts to expand and equip our facilities, ensuring improved care for mothers and children in the country,” Dr Kiwelu said. 

Despite infrastructure challenges, he mentioned that the government has equipped the hospital with modern facilities, including a CT scan and digital X-ray.