thecitizen.co.tz·3 min read·medium
Patients count cost as Singida referral hospital project stalls
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Herieth Makwetta
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The construction of the Singida Regional Referral Hospital in Tanzania has stalled for nearly a decade, forcing local patients to travel long distances for specialized care. Investigations reveal that mismanagement, contract terminations, and design revisions have prevented the project's completion.
Dar es Salaam. Patients in Singida are paying a steep price for delays in completing the regional referral hospital, with some families selling livestock, farms and other property to finance long journeys, accommodation and specialised treatment in hospitals outside the region.
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