BMH boosts maternal care with new clinics
Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma has launched two new specialized clinics to address rising cases of anaemia and pregnancy-related heart complications. The initiative aims to improve early diagnosis and public awareness to reduce maternal and child mortality rates in the region.
Why it matters
Expanding specialized maternal healthcare is critical for addressing high maternal mortality rates in developing regions and improving long-term public health outcomes.
DODOMA: BENJAMIN Mkapa Hospital (BMH) has launched two specialised clinics to tackle anaemia and pregnancy-related heart complications, strengthening efforts to improve maternal and child health amid rising maternal deaths in Dodoma Region.
The clinics, launched on Friday by BMH Executive Director, Prof Abel Makubi aim to improve early diagnosis, treatment and public awareness, particularly among pregnant women and children.
The launch brings the number of clinics at the hospital to 26, reflecting ongoing government efforts to expand access to specialised healthcare services.
Prof Makubi said four in every 10 Tanzanians suffer from anaemia, including six to seven in every 10 pregnant women and five in every 10 children under five.
He said the hospital is intensifying public awareness campaigns to encourage early detection and treatment of anaemia, particularly among vulnerable groups.
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