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Provision of Specialist Services at Lumumba Regional Referral Hospital

Latest Tanzania health news · Provision of Specialist Services at Lumumba Regional Re… explained · updated Aug 19, 2026 · health news · hospitals · public health

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  • The Social Welfare Committee of the Zanzibar House of Representatives visited Lumumba Regional Referral Hospital to assess healthcare delivery progress.
  • Committee members toured various departments and observed healthcare services, including diagnostic, laboratory, and treatment services for heart diseases.
  • Chairman Hussein Ibrahim Makungu expressed satisfaction with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar's efforts to strengthen healthcare services at the hospital.
  • The hospital provides essential specialist services, including cardiac care and diagnostic testing, reducing the need for patients to seek treatment outside the islands.
  • The committee plans to continue monitoring health sector developments and provide advice to ensure access to quality healthcare for citizens.

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He said the establishment of the hospital represents a major step forward for the people of Zanzibar, particularly because it provides essential specialist services, including cardiac care, diagnostic testing and treatment, which previously required patients to seek medical attention outside the islands.

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