Expectant mothers at Wete District Hospital in Kinyasini, Pemba, will benefit from enhanced maternity services thanks to a donation from Yas Tanzania. The company provided medical equipment and essential supplies through its employee-led Tumaini campaign. The donation includes delivery beds, hospital beds, wheelchairs, bedsheets, and kangas for expectant and new mothers. This initiative aims to improve the hospital's capacity to serve women during childbirth.
The donation complements the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar's efforts to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare. Fatma Juma Hamad, a beneficiary, welcomed the donation, stating it will improve conditions for women receiving maternity services at the facility. She encouraged other companies to contribute towards improving healthcare services. The hospital's management and staff are expected to ensure the proper maintenance and use of the donated equipment.
Raya Seif Abdalla, another expectant mother, expressed her appreciation for the new equipment, which will enable the hospital to provide better care to women visiting the facility for delivery. Wete District Commissioner Abdalla Rashid Ali commended Yas Tanzania and its employees for their support, noting that the equipment will help address some of the challenges facing maternity services.
Commissioner Ali described the employees' contribution as an investment in people's lives and urged hospital management and staff to ensure the donated equipment was properly maintained and used for its intended purpose. He also acknowledged Yas Tanzania's commitment to supporting communities beyond its core telecommunications business.
Yas Head of Region for Zanzibar, Mohamed Waqid, explained that the Tumaini campaign was initiated by employees who wanted to support women facing challenges when accessing maternity services. The campaign reflects Yas Tanzania's commitment to giving back to the community and improving healthcare conditions for expectant mothers.
Mohamed Waqid commended the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar under President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi for its efforts to improve healthcare services, particularly for expectant mothers. The donation is a testament to Yas Tanzania's dedication to making a positive impact in the community.
The collaboration between Yas Tanzania and the Wete District Hospital is an example of corporate social responsibility in action. The company's efforts to improve maternity care in Pemba demonstrate its commitment to supporting the well-being of local communities. The hospital's staff and management will work to ensure that the donated equipment is used effectively to enhance maternity services.
Key points
- Yas Tanzania donates medical equipment and supplies to Wete District Hospital in Pemba to improve maternity services.
- The donation complements the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar's efforts to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare.
- The Tumaini campaign was initiated by Yas Tanzania's employees to support women facing challenges when accessing maternity services.
