Free specialist medical service camp benefits 3,800 Tanzanians
MOSHI: 3,800 Tanzanians have received specialist medical services during a special free medical camp conducted by Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Tanga and Kilimanjaro regions under the backing of Vodacom Tanzania.
The free medical camp began on June 21st and climaxed on July 27th this year in the two regions.
Out of the 3,800 people who underwent medical examinations, 1,499 people were found to have eye complications.
Eyes Specialist (Ophthalmologist) Dr. Joachim Kilemile said that out of the 1,499 patients who underwent eye examinations, they were found to have various challenges, including dry eyes, allergies, poor vision, inability to read small text up close, cataracts, and eye pressure.
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“Old age, diabetes, and high blood pressure were the major reasons contributing much to the eye complications in those areas,” he explained.
In addition, people who underwent examination and treatment for internal diseases reached 1,207 while maternal and child health had 867 people.
In terms of ear, nose, and throat, 803 people were assessed, while assessment of people with disabilities was done on 813 people.
The camp provided service to 700 people in child health care.
The camp also attended 671 people who needed oral and dental health services, there were 756 people who received cancer treatment, as there were 621 people who received skin treatment, and 553 people received mental health services.
Also, the Muhimbili National Hospital Upanga and Mloganzila in their efforts to continue bringing services closer to the Tanzanian citizens, will conduct outreach services at the Nane Nane grounds in Dodoma region from August 1 to 8, 2025.
