Stanbic bank injects 100m/- into AfyaCheck campaign to boost free health services

DAR ES SALAAM: Stanbic Bank Tanzania has committed 100m/- to AfyaCheck, a move expected to extend free health services to thousands of people across the country who face barriers to timely medical care.

The donation will fund medical camps and outreach activities in four regions, expanding a programme that has already delivered health checks, education and referrals to more than 48,000 residents in Dar es Salaam, Lindi, Mwanza, Arusha, Pwani, Tanga, Zanzibar and Mbeya since 2022.

The AfyaCheck Community Outreach Program focuses on early detection of diseases, health education and free services such as cancer screening, dental and eye checks, HIV counselling, vaccinations and referrals to hospitals. Since its inception in 2009, it has served over half a million Tanzanians.

Sustainability Manager at Stanbic Bank, Annette Nkini said the contribution underlines the Bank’s commitment to long-term community wellbeing.

“By supporting AfyaCheck with 100 million this year, we are helping to run four medical camps in four regions. This step demonstrates our dedication to healthier communities, inclusive growth and sustainable development for the nation. We are proud to partner with an organisation that has already reached more than half a million people with free health services, and we believe together we will reach many more,” she said.

AfyaCheck has positioned itself as a bridge for people who cannot afford timely medical care, addressing rising cases of non-communicable diseases, mental health challenges and disabilities. Its medical camps bring together doctors, specialists, nurses and pharmacists, working in collaboration with both government and private hospitals.

The partnership with Stanbic Bank will also cover awareness programmes in schools and the development of digital tools to promote preventive health measures. Organisers believe these steps will help shape healthier behaviour and improve resilience in communities that are often left behind.

For AfyaCheck, the new funding means wider reach and stronger impact.

“This partnership with Stanbic Bank is a powerful step in ensuring more people benefit from free health services. Together we are building a stronger health-seeking culture in Tanzania,” AfyaCheck Coordinator said.

This latest commitment builds on Stanbic Bank’s wide-ranging Corporate Social Investment (CSI) track record. In January 2025, the Bank donated 50 Bengal chairs to St Jude School, supporting more than 1,800 students from low-income families with access to quality education. In Mbeya, the Bank provided 100 desks to local secondary schools and planted 200 fruit and shade trees to improve the learning environment and promote environmental conservation.

Beyond education and the environment, Stanbic Bank’s CSI programmes reached over 100,000 people in 2024 alone, spanning health, youth entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, and digital literacy. The Bank has sponsored mobile health clinics for vulnerable communities, supported women entrepreneurs with access to microfinance and business advisory services, and planted more than 50,000 trees nationwide to tackle climate change and promote sustainable living.

This year also marks 30 years of Stanbic Bank’s presence in Tanzania. The anniversary underscores the Bank’s legacy of resilience, innovation and commitment to national progress. As Stanbic looks ahead, it continues to align financial growth with social impact, proving that strong community partnerships are central to building a healthier, more inclusive and more sustainable Tanzania.