Tanzania’s Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) has received a donation of 35 CCTV cameras from the Universal Communication Services Access Fund (UCSAF) to improve security for patients, hospital staff, and visitors. The project cost approximately 10m/- and is part of the Fund’s ongoing effort to ensure government entities make use of ICT services. The cameras will be installed in key areas of the hospital, including the drug store and laboratory.
Improved Security for Patients and Hospital Staff
The Executive Director of MNH, Professor Mohamed Janabi, expressed gratitude for the donation and explained that the cameras would help ensure the safety of people and property within the hospital. He noted that MNH already had CCTV cameras installed, but with over 2,300 beds, the hospital required additional measures to prevent committing crimes.
UCSAF’s Contribution to Enhancing Medical Care
Ms. Justina Mashiba, CEO of UCSAF, highlighted that the donation of the cameras was part of the government’s larger plan to bring medical care to the people of Tanzania. She also mentioned that the organization would continue to collaborate with MNH to provide telemedicine services to individuals across the region.
MNH’s Executive Director, Prof Janabi, added that the hospital had received 11bn/- from the government’s Covid-19 relief fund to purchase critical equipment. They had already purchased 3T-MRI, CT-Scan, and angio suits, and 98% of the equipment had been delivered. With the high-quality equipment installed at the hospital, the cameras would help ensure the safety.
The donation of CCTV cameras by UCSAF to MNH will significantly enhance the security of patients, their relatives, doctors, and all hospital staff. With the additional measures in place, the hospital is better equipped to monitor the administration of medication and ensure that tests are conducted correctly. The collaboration between UCSAF and MNH is a testament to the government’s commitment to providing medical care to its citizens and improving the overall quality of healthcare in Tanzania.
