The Tanzania Police Force is expanding maternal and child healthcare services, with a new modern facility planned at its Police Referral Hospital in Temeke, Dar es Salaam, in a move expected to improve access to specialised care.
Construction of the new maternal and child health building at the hospital along Kilwa Road is already in the preparatory stages and is expected to be completed in June 2027, according to the Police Force Health Unit.
The project follows a commitment made by President Samia Suluhu Hassan on May 28, 2026, when she addressed police officers and assistant inspectors attending a training course at the Dar es Salaam Police Academy.
The investment is part of efforts to strengthen the Police Force's healthcare infrastructure and bring essential services closer to mothers and children.
In October, the force extended maternal and child healthcare services to the FFU Dispensary in Ukonga, Dar es Salaam, following its inauguration by Police Commissioner for Administration and Human Resources, CP Tatu Jumbe.
The service is expected to reduce the distance mothers and children travel to access medical attention and improve the timeliness of care.
Beyond infrastructure development, the Police Referral Hospital has also been involved in emergency medical support and charitable health initiatives.
The hospital deployed medical professionals to provide emergency services during celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of a civil society organisation at Mlimani City from October 28 to 30, 2026. Home Affairs Minister Patrobas Katambi attended the event as guest of honour.
It also participated in the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute's (MOI) charity marathon, which sought to raise funds and medical equipment for children with hydrocephalus and cleft lip conditions.
Meanwhile, more than 280 police officers and other public servants have undergone screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as part of efforts to promote early detection and prevention.
The exercise was conducted by the Police Force Health Unit in collaboration with the Tanzania Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (TANCDA) at Oysterbay, Chang'ombe and Ilala police stations in Dar es Salaam.
Participants also received health education aimed at helping them understand disease risks and take preventive measures.
The Police Force Health Unit said it would continue working with other health institutions while improving access to quality medical services.
It also urged the public to follow professional medical advice and provide feedback on the quality of services they receive.