The Sixth Phase Government is set to rebuild Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) to match Tanzania’s National Vision 2050, bringing all medical services under one roof while adopting state-of-the-art healthcare technology.
MNH Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Delilah Kimambo, said in an interview with the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) that the project, estimated at USD 468 million (about TZS 1.23 trillion), will receive USD 364 million in funding from South Korea.
“We are about to lay the third foundation stone for a completely modern and expanded Muhimbili Hospital at Upanga. This upgrade will dramatically enhance services. For example, maternal and child health alone will have more than 350 beds, designed not just for routine care but also specialized services. The impact will be substantial,” Dr. Kimambo said.
She noted that while major investments are focused on new buildings, advanced medical equipment, and improved hospital management systems, further steps are underway to enhance patient care.
The new Muhimbili Hospital is expected to increase inpatient capacity from 1,500 to 1,775 beds.
Advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, will improve service delivery, ensuring faster, more efficient, and higher-quality healthcare for Tanzanians.