The Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, Kitila Mkumbo, has urged residents of Dar es Salaam to take advantage of free medical services being offered at the East African Commercial and Logistics Centre (EACLC) in Ubungo.
Prof. Mkumbo made the call during a visit to the medical camp, which aims to help residents access health services at no cost.
He said the initiative provides an important opportunity for wananchi to receive treatment and medical check-ups without financial barriers.
“This camp is meant to help citizens access healthcare services free of charge. I encourage residents to turn up in large numbers and make use of this opportunity,” he said.
The minister also noted that the camp offers modern diagnostic services provided by doctors from China, allowing residents to benefit from advanced medical expertise.
The medical camp began on March 28 and is expected to conclude on March 29, 2026.
Speaking during the event, the Director of EACLC, Cathy Wang, said the organisation decided to organise the camp as part of its commitment to supporting the surrounding community.
She said businesses have a responsibility not only to invest and grow but also to contribute to the wellbeing of the communities where they operate.
“We believe business should go hand in hand with serving the community. This medical camp is part of our effort to give back to the people who live around us,” she said.
Some residents, however, have appealed for the programme to be extended due to the high turnout of people seeking treatment.
Rose Muhaya said the two-day camp may not be enough to serve all residents who need medical services.
“The response has been very large. Many people are still waiting for services, so it would be helpful if the organisers extend the programme,” she said.
Other beneficiaries praised the initiative, saying it has enabled them to receive healthcare services that might otherwise be difficult to afford.
One of them, Shabani Said, said the services were well organised and beneficial to many residents.
“This programme has helped a lot of people. The services are good and we appreciate this support,” he said.
