Cost of Intragastric Balloon Procedure Set at 5.5 Million TZS
Latest Tanzania health news · Cost of Intragastric Balloon Procedure Set at 5.5 Milli… explained · updated Aug 7, 2026 · health news · hospitals · public health
TLDR
- MUHIMBILI National Hospital (MNH) at Mloganzila has successfully treated 186 patients with intragastric balloon procedures to manage severe obesity since introducing the service in November 2022.
- As the balloons are imported the cost is vulnerable to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.The growing demand for the service reflects increasing awareness of obesity as a major public health concern and the need for.