Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital has entered into a strategic partnership with Aga Khan Hospital Tanzania in a move expected to strengthen the delivery of quality healthcare services while enhancing professional capacity through knowledge and skills exchange.
The cooperation agreement, signed in Mbeya, reflects ongoing efforts to improve healthcare provision in the country by promoting collaboration between public and private health institutions.
The partnership is aimed at improving service quality, efficiency and access to specialised medical care for patients.
Speaking after the signing, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital Executive Director Dr Godlove Mbwanji said the agreement will enable the two institutions to work closely in several areas of healthcare delivery, including professional training, experience sharing and improved patient care systems.
Dr Mbwanji said the partnership demonstrates the value of public–private collaboration in strengthening health services and ensuring citizens receive timely and high-quality medical care.
He noted that such cooperation also contributes to the broader growth of the health sector, including the promotion of medical tourism, as improved services can attract patients from within and outside the country.
He added that by combining resources, expertise and innovation, the two hospitals are well positioned to improve outcomes for patients while supporting national efforts to modernise healthcare delivery.
Aga Khan Hospital Tanzania Chief Executive Officer Dr Sisawo Konteh welcomed the agreement, describing it as a milestone that will deliver shared benefits through closer strategic collaboration.
He said the partnership will allow both institutions to leverage their strengths in service delivery, innovation and professional development for the benefit of patients.
Dr Konteh said the agreement underscores a shared commitment to improving healthcare standards and building sustainable systems that respond to the evolving needs of the population.
Earlier, Dr Mbwanji urged members of the public to enrol in the Universal Health Insurance scheme, saying it remains a critical tool in protecting households from unexpected medical costs and ensuring access to essential health services when needed.