Serving life and dignity in rural Tanzania
Iguguno RC Dispensary, managed by the Religious of the Assumption Sisters, was established on 15 June 1994 in Mkalama District, about 30 km from Singida Town, Tanzania.
The dispensary is a first point of care for the most vulnerable members of the local community:
Severely ill patients
Pregnant women with complications
Newborn babies
Elderly people
When necessary, patients are referred to larger hospitals, often located far from their homes.
The population mainly depends on small-scale farming and informal business. However, unpredictable rainfall leads to poor harvests, food insecurity, and widespread poverty, limiting access to timely and adequate healthcare.
To respond to urgent medical needs, the dispensary is currently building an operating theatre. This will make it possible to carry out essential surgical procedures, especially caesarean sections, directly on site.
Once completed, the operating theatre will require basic surgical equipment, including:
Two operating tables
Surgical lamps
The operating theatre will allow life-saving interventions to be performed close to home, reducing delays and risks linked to long transfers.
This project aims to:
Save the lives of mothers and newborns
Respond quickly to emergency cases and accidents
Strengthen local healthcare and human dignity
By improving access to safe surgery, Iguguno RC Dispensary becomes a place where life is protected, hope is restored, and the future is safeguarded.
Cost of Project 11 000 €