EACOP, Tanga City sign 1bn/- health centre agreement
TANGA: A MODERN health centre valued at 1bn/- is set to be constructed in Chongoleani Ward, Tanga City, as part of efforts to address growing healthcare needs in an area expected to experience increased economic activity and population growth following the completion of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) marine export terminal.
The Tanga City Council recently signed an agreement with the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Company for the construction of the facility, which is expected to improve access to quality healthcare services for thousands of residents in Chongoleani and neighbouring wards.
The project comes at a time when Chongoleani is emerging as a strategic energy and logistics hub due to the development of the EACOP export terminal, one of Tanzania’s major energy investments.
Speaking after the signing ceremony, Tanga City Mayor Seleboss Mustafa described the agreement as a significant milestone for the city, saying the health centre would address a long-standing shortage of medical services in Chongoleani.
“As the area continues to grow through major investments, access to quality healthcare is becoming increasingly important. This project will ensure residents no longer have to travel long distances to receive essential medical services,” he said.
The mayor said the facility will serve not only residents of Chongoleani but also communities in surrounding wards, helping to reduce pressure on existing health facilities and improving emergency response services in the rapidly developing area.
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He urged residents to protect the facility once completed, saying public infrastructure must be safeguarded to ensure it benefits current and future generations.
Tanga City Director Engineer Juma Hamsini said the project will involve the construction of eight major buildings designed to provide comprehensive healthcare services.
The facility will include a maternal and child health unit, outpatient department (OPD), laboratory, staff accommodation, medical waste incinerator and other supporting infrastructure required for a fully operational health centre.
Eng Hamsini said the city council would work closely with EACOP to ensure the project is implemented in accordance with required standards and completed within the agreed timeframe.
“The health centre will transform healthcare delivery in Chongoleani, an area whose strategic importance continues to grow due to the development of the EACOP export terminal,” he said.
