Temeke Regional Referral Hospital (TRRH) has officially started offering dialysis services today, marking the first time this specialized treatment is available at the hospital. This service will cater to residents with kidney issues.
Speaking to the press, the hospital’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joseph Kimaro, confirmed the launch of the service, describing it as a significant milestone for the hospital, which has awaited this service for a long time.
Dr. Kimaro announced that the hospital acquired ten dialysis machines purchased with internal revenue. He stated that this service would benefit patients with kidney problems from nearby areas such as Kigamboni, Kuranga, and Pwani, where no other hospitals provide such services.
Additionally, Dr. Kimaro emphasized that implementing this service is not just a need for Temeke Hospital but part of the Tanzanian government’s plan to deliver specialized and expert services to the public. This new service will reduce the queues and distance challenges at Muhimbili National Hospital.
Dr. Kimaro thanked the Dar es Salaam Port Authority (TPA) for facilitating the building renovation and purchasing televisions to aid in service delivery.
He also urged the public to maintain exercise and follow medical advice to reduce non-communicable diseases, noting that improper use of medication can lead to kidney problems.
In her remarks, the Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Farida Ntonga, expressed gratitude for the new machines and assured that the team of doctors and nurses has received adequate training, encouraging the public to trust these professionals.
Dr. Ntonga noted that last year the hospital referred nearly 200 patients to Muhimbili, but with the new service, such referrals will decrease, and patients will receive care at TRRH.
Mr. Humphrey Tarimo, the uncle of the first patient to receive treatment, shared his joy at having the service closer to home. He mentioned that they faced transportation challenges due to the distance to the hospital and commended the hospital management for their compassion and dedication to patient care.
He also thanked the President of the United Republic of Tanzania for bringing these services closer to the community and called for these services to be expanded to other areas to help more citizens.
