Tanzania's Health Minister, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has called on healthcare workers to provide compassionate care to patients at Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital and other health facilities across the country. He made the remarks during the 100th anniversary celebration of Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital in Arusha on November 10, 2026. The minister emphasized the importance of treating patients with respect, listening to their concerns, and providing quality healthcare services.
Mchengerwa stressed that patients visiting health facilities should be given hope and assured that they would receive appropriate care and return home safely. He noted that quality healthcare begins even before a patient is given medication. The minister urged healthcare workers to receive patients well, handle them with care, and provide quality services to ensure they return home safely.
The minister also emphasized that healthcare workers should use their remaining years of service to work diligently, listen to citizens, and treat patients as members of their own families. He stressed that personal and domestic challenges should be left outside the workplace to ensure they do not interfere with the delivery of healthcare services.
Mchengerwa assured members of the public that his office remained open to hearing their concerns, encouraging them to reach him through phone calls or messages whenever they encounter challenges requiring intervention. He urged Tanzanians and people from neighboring countries to have high expectations of the country's health system and for medical personnel to maintain public confidence by providing services that meet patients' needs.
The minister also called on Arusha residents to take care of Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital and respect healthcare workers, noting that the facility belongs to the public and has a long history of contributing to healthcare delivery. He urged healthcare workers to work together to maintain the hospital's reputation and provide quality healthcare services to patients.
Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital has been providing healthcare services for 100 years, and the celebration marked a significant milestone in the hospital's history. The minister's remarks emphasized the importance of providing compassionate care to patients and maintaining public confidence in the healthcare system.
The minister's call to action is expected to have a positive impact on the delivery of healthcare services in Tanzania. His emphasis on treating patients with respect, compassion, and dignity is a reminder to healthcare workers of their critical role in maintaining public trust in the healthcare system.
Key points
- Mchengerwa urges healthcare workers to treat patients with respect, compassion, and dignity.
- The minister emphasizes the importance of maintaining public confidence in the healthcare system.
- Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital celebrates 100 years of providing healthcare services.
