KCMC calls for a continued supporting efforts to construct its major cardiac unit

DAR ES SALAAM: THE leadership of the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) has called on citizens both within and outside the country to continue supporting efforts to construct a major cardiac care center.

Speaking during the signing ceremony of a fundraising agreement between KCMC and telecommunications company Halotel, the hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Professor Gilead Masenga, said the partnership is intended to strengthen resource mobilization for completing the facility, whose construction has reached 40 percent.

He noted that the agreement will facilitate the launch of a national fundraising campaign aimed at securing the funds needed to complete the modern cardiovascular treatment center.

Professor Masenga highlighted that non-communicable diseases account for approximately 70 percent of global deaths, with cardiovascular diseases being the leading cause. In light of this, he emphasized the importance of investing in modern infrastructure and advanced cardiac care services within the country.

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According to him, the hospital requires approximately 3 billion Tanzanian shillings to complete the project, after development partners from the United States contributed a significant portion of the total estimated cost of 50 billion shillings, which covers both construction and medical equipment.

On his part, HaloPesa Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Magesa Wandwi, stated that the company has been moved by KCMC’s efforts to address the growing burden of heart diseases in Tanzania.

He explained that through the HaloPesa platform, they have introduced a simple and secure channel that enables Tanzanians to contribute easily, with no transaction charges for Halotel users.

Wandwi added that members of the public can make contributions via a dedicated payment number (Lipa Number) 23758475 under the name “KCMC Moyo,” a move aimed at increasing public participation in completing this critical healthcare project.