Medical Equipment for Taweta Dispensary

The St. Maria Consolata Dispensary in Taweta is the most important health facility in the remote region and serves over 7,000 patients from the surrounding villages. The hospital is visited daily by an average of 30 patients and about 7 pregnant women. The second closest health facility is in Mlimba, several hours away by car (60 kilometers of unpaved, muddy road, often inaccessible in the rainy season), so many people do not have access to the treatment they need. Last year, the renovation of the dispensary’s rooms was supported. Many patients are not able to contribute and so the financial means are not sufficient for the purchase of specialized equipment (e.g. for obstetric care). Within the framework of this project, equipment will be purchased that is currently not available in the region to ensure the safety and health of patients (e.g. ultrasound machine, hemoglobin machine, dental care equipment, centrifuge and incubator for premature babies).

Project Overview

Project Reference
2022 AF 04 TZ HE
Project Year
Area
2022
Africa
Country
Region
Tanzania, United Republic of
Taweta
Aid type
Duration
Healthcare
6 months
BASAID contribution
9300 CHF
Local contribution
400
Local partners
Diocese of Ifakara
Contact
afrika@basaid.org