Chamwino
District Hospital has invested TZS 27 million from its internal revenue to
improve the hospital’s medicine store.
The funds
were used to purchase new shelves, air conditioners, various medicines, and
medical equipment.
The
initiative meant to enhance the storage and management of medicines, ensuring
they are kept in optimal conditions for the benefit of patients.
The Chief
Medical Officer of Chamwino District, Dr. Eusebi Kessy, praised this
development, highlighting the importance of using internally generated funds to
improve healthcare services.
Dr. Kessy
urged heads of health facilities within the district to adopt similar
strategies by setting aside budgets that focus on enhancing service delivery,
ensuring proper management of collected funds, and prioritizing healthcare
needs.
“This
initiative demonstrates the significant impact of managing internal revenue
effectively. When health facilities handle their funds properly, they can
substantially improve the quality of services offered, rather than waiting for
funding from the central government,” said Dr. Kessy.
He
emphasized that the use of internal revenue to address pressing needs such as
improving medicine storage could greatly boost healthcare delivery across the
district.
Dr. Kessy
also stressed the need for continuous oversight of both revenue and expenditure
within health facilities.
He noted
that the funds used in Chamwino Hospital’s improvement project should serve as
a model for other centers to follow. Proper financial management, he said, not
only improves service delivery but also builds public confidence in healthcare
institutions.
The move
sets a precedent for other health facilities to harness their resources
effectively, demonstrating that strategic internal investment can drive
substantial improvements in service quality.