UDOM, BMH hailed for securing 28bn/- kidney project
DODOMA: THE collaboration between the University of Dodoma (UDOM) and Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) has been widely praised for securing a 28bn/- project aimed at establishing a stateof-the-art kidney transplant centre in the capital city.
Minister for Health Jenista Mhagama made the remarks recently in Dodoma while officiating the launch of the Royal International Patients and Master Health Check-up Clinics at BMH.
She urged the private sector to support the government’s efforts to strengthen the health sector.
“I am particularly encouraged by the involvement of the University of Dodoma, which I have observed during my various visits. The collaboration between UDOM and BMH is a catalyst for sustainable development in both the health and education sectors,” ORD515526 said the Minister.
She noted that the kidney transplant centre, to be funded by the Japanbased TOKUSHUKAI Organisation, will position Tanzania as a regional hub for kidney transplants in East Africa.
“Let me reiterate that all these initiatives are part of the government’s broader strategy to ensure that critical medical services are available within the country,” she added.
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Minister Mhagama said that the kidney project, along with other initiatives underway at BMH, is progressing well and that her ministry is closely monitoring the developments to ensure timely completion and operational readiness.
She also commended the hospital’s staff and management under the guidance of its Board of Trustees, for their exemplary performance.
“During National Health Week, BMH was recognised as the Best Hospital in Service Delivery. I urge you to use that recognition as a stepping stone to even greater achievements,” she concluded.
The TOKUSHUKAI Organisation, the project’s financier, is a renowned Japanese non-profit medical group operating an extensive network of hospitals and healthcare facilities in Japan and abroad.
It is among the largest private medical groups in Asia, known for delivering highquality care and contributing significantly to international health development initiatives.
