Emergency and critical care services at Kibondo District Hospital in Kigoma Region have received a significant boost following specialized training for health workers, aimed at strengthening the quality and speed of emergency medical response and reducing preventable deaths.
The training, coordinated by experts from the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office–Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), focused on improving the capacity of health professionals in handling emergencies such as road accidents, sudden illnesses, and critically ill patients requiring urgent intervention.
Speaking on April 21, 2026, during a capacity-building session for health workers in Kibondo District Council, the Medical Officer in Charge of the hospital, Dr. Cornely Livin, said the initiative has come at a crucial time as demand for emergency services continues to rise in the district.
He said the hospital had previously faced challenges in organizing and coordinating emergency care despite having infrastructure and earlier training interventions. The new training, he noted, has helped bridge key gaps in skills and service delivery.
Dr. Livin explained that health workers have now gained improved knowledge on the use of medical equipment, better coordination of emergency services, and strengthened systems for managing critically ill patients.
He said this will improve response time and enhance the overall quality of care provided to patients arriving in critical condition.
He further stressed the importance of continuous training to ensure newly recruited staff are well prepared and to maintain high standards of service delivery.
According to him, consistent capacity building remains essential in improving patient outcomes and saving lives.
The Head of the Emergency and Accident Department, Dr. Ezra Marwa, said the emergency and critical care building, which became operational in 2023, has already played a major role in improving service delivery.
He noted that the latest training has further enhanced the efficiency of staff in utilizing the facility and its equipment.
A senior nurse at the hospital, Mr. Lazaro Mlobela, said the training has brought visible improvements in daily operations, including proper arrangement of equipment, improved hygiene of medical tools, and correct use of machines.
He said these changes have contributed to better service delivery and increased patient safety.
The training is part of ongoing government efforts to strengthen emergency healthcare services across the country.
It is expected to improve preparedness in health facilities, reduce avoidable deaths from emergencies, and enhance public confidence in the healthcare system.
