Government Investment in Health Sector to Improve Medical Services
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TLDR
- DAR ES SALAAM: CHAMA Cha Mapinduzi Women’s Wing (UWT) has hailed the sixth phase government for constructing a modern 1.7bn/- medical oxygen plant at Mafinga Town Hospital in Iringa Region, describing it as a major.
- Speaking during the visit, Special Seats Member of Parliament Lucy Mwakyembe, who represented UWT Chair – person Mary Chatanda, said the government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan has continued to invest heavily in.
- She said the oxygen plant is among the strategic investments that will strengthen emergency and specialised healthcare services in Mafinga and neighbouring areas by ensuring a reliable supply of medical oxygen.
- The project demonstrates the government’s commitment to strengthening the health sector and ensuring health faciliies are adequately equipped to provide essential services,” Ms Mwakyembe said.
- The visit formed part of UWT’s ongoing programme to assess the implementation of government development projects and encourage continued investment in sectors that directly improve people’s welfare.