PM Majaliwa commends NBC for improving health sector
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa (third right) listens while receiving a brief report from the Head of NBC's Department of Communications and Public Relations, Mr. Godwin Semunyu (second left), regarding the various efforts made by the bank in the health sector during his visit to the exhibition booth of the bank's services specifically for stakeholders in the health sector at the National Human Resources for Health (HRH) Conference organized by the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation (BMF) at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC ) in Dar es Salaam. Others present include Minister of Health, Ummy Mwalimu (right), and the Chief Executive Officer of the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation, Dr. Ellen Senkoro (center). PHOTO | COURTESY
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- The Premier stated that the government appreciates the significant contribution made by the bank and other stakeholders in supporting the important sector.
Dar es Salaam. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has praised the efforts of the National Bank of Commerce (NBC) in developing the health sector in the country through services and various programs aimed at improving the important sector.
Prime Minister Majaliwa expressed his compliments on Tuesday during his visit to the exhibition booth of the bank's services specifically for stakeholders in the health sector at the National Human Resources for Health (HRH) Conference organized by the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation (BMF) at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC ) in Dar es Salaam.
Speaking after receiving a brief report from the Head of NBC's Communications and Public Relations Department, Mr Godwin Semunyu, regarding the various efforts made in the health sector, the Premier stated that the government appreciates the significant contribution made by the bank and other stakeholders in supporting the important sector.
"Just recently, I led the NBC Dodoma Marathon that took place in Dodoma, where a total of Sh300 million was raised by NBC for various healthcare initiatives, especially in saving the lives of mothers and children. In Zanzibar, they have also been funding free diagnostic services for pregnant women through mobile clinics, among many other efforts. We greatly value the significant contribution made by NBC and other stakeholders in supporting this important sector," remarked the Prime Minister.
While at the booth, the Minister of Health, Ummy Mwalimu, also commended the bank for its efforts in the health sector, promising to continue collaborating with the bank in implementing various projects in the health sector, especially those targeting the health of mothers and children.
Earlier, Mr Semunyu, outlined the bank's multifaceted approach to supporting the health sector.
"In addition to providing banking services and financing healthcare infrastructure and equipment, NBC actively sponsors and conducts numerous healthcare programs throughout the country," he explained.
He further highlighted the bank's initiatives, such as the NBC Dodoma Marathon, which raised funds to combat cervical cancer among mothers, as well as scholarships for 100 midwives in partnership with the Benjamin Mkapa Foundation. He also mentioned the bank's contribution to the construction of a surgical room at the Muhimbili National Hospital.
Furthermore, Semunyu emphasized NBC's efforts in providing collateral-free loans to healthcare service providers, enabling them to expand their businesses and improve access to quality medical services.
''The bank has also donated critical medical equipment to hospitals across various regions, demonstrating its holistic approach to supporting the health sector.'' he added.
The meeting provided a platform for key stakeholders in the health industry to showcase their contributions and collaborations. NBC, a prominent player in the banking sector, demonstrated its unwavering commitment to supporting and improving the country's healthcare landscape.
