● Vows to continue supporting Tanzania’s health sector through ‘Rafiki wa Amana’ initiative
By Staff Writer, Dar es Salaam,
Bank of Africa Tanzania (BOA) has reiterated that it will continue supporting the government in the sectors of health, education and environment as part of its efforts to boost the country’s socioeconomic development.
Speaking to journalists during the handover ceremony of a Sh10-million dummy cheque to Amana Regional Referral Hospital to support ‘Rafiki wa Amana’ initiative in Dar es Salaam yesterday, BOA Head of Marketing and Communications Nandi Mwiyombella on behalf of Managing Director Esther Maruma said the bank did that because it was part of the community.
“At Bank of Africa Tanzania, we understand that a healthy community is the foundation of a prosperous society. This goes hand in hand with the sustainability agenda of the bank in promoting a better society in the regions it operates.”
Ms Mwiyombella said it was a privilege to them to support Amana Regional Referral Hospital and contribute to the betterment of health services for mothers and children.
She emphasised the bank’s commitment to support the health sector in Tanzania and enhance community welfare through meaningful contributions.
“Bank of Africa Tanzania and Amana Regional Referral Hospital have a long-standing relationship of cooperation in various strategic areas that pave the way for the bank to support ‘Rafiki wa Amana’ initiative,” she said.
Ms Mwiyombella added that the initiative was focusing on raising funds for the rehabilitation, extension, and equipping the mother and child wing at the hospital, which served as a critical healthcare facility in the region.
She stressed support for the government's goal of ensuring that every Tanzanian gets better health services. “The management of the bank is committed to continuing cooperation with the health sector in campaigns and projects aimed at improving the well-being of citizens,” she said.
She noted that their goal was to see that every Tanzanian accessed better health services, including mothers and children “as doing so is to save tomorrow’s nation.”
For his part, Dr Bryceson Kiwelu, Medical Officer in-charge of Amana Referral Hospital, expressed his gratitude for the bank's continued partnership and considerable contributions over the years.
He said the hospital was established in 1954, it had almost 70 years in providing health services and had almost 32 ear, nose, eye and orthopaedics specialists.
“We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support from Bank of Africa Tanzania. Their generosity greatly encourages us to expand and equip our facilities, ensuring better healthcare for mothers and children in the country,” Dr Kiwelu said.
Bank of Africa Tanzania, Head of Marketing and Communication, Ms Nandi Mwiyombella speaks to invited guests and journalists during the handing over ceremony of the bank’s contribution to the “Rafiki wa Amana Initiative program” on her left Head of Retail Banking, Ms Mwamvua Majeshi , on her right is Medical Officer in charge of Amana Referral Hospital, Dr. Bryceson L. Kiwelu and far left is Dr Barakaeli Maliaki Kiluyo , Gynecologist , the event took place yesterday in Dar es Salaam.
He went on to say that the hospital faced various challenges including infrastructure due to the fact that it was constructed 70 years ago, although the government equipped the hospital with CT scan, digital X-ray and other modern equipment.
Head of Retail Banking Mwamvua Majeshi highlighted some of the bank’s products and services such as house financing, personal loans, equity release and children’s account services that aimed at uplifting Tanzanians out of poverty.
The ‘Rafiki wa Amana’ initiative is a testament to collective effort needed to enhance healthcare infrastructure, making it accessible and effective for those who need it most. Bank of Africa Tanzania’s contribution is part of its broader corporate social responsibility efforts aimed at promoting health, education, and social well-being within the communities it serves.
About BOA Bank (T) Limited
Bank of Africa – Tanzania is a private commercial bank operating in Tanzania, serving corporate, SMEs and retail customers. It began operations in Tanzania in June 2007 after acquiring Eurafrican Bank which had been operating in Tanzania since September 1995. Bank of Africa – Tanzania is part of the Bank of Africa Group that began its operations in Mali in 1982.
BANK OF Africa Group is a multinational Pan-African banking group operating in 18 African countries, including West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa and has representative offices in Paris, Spain, London, the UK and China. Since 2010, Bank of Africa has become a majority owned subsidiary of BMCE Bank, which is the 3rd largest banking group in Morocco, and is present in 31 countries and 4 continents.
Currently, Bank of Africa-Tanzania has a network of 18rRetail branches, including 9 in Dar es Salaam and 9 in Arusha, Mwanza, Zanzibar and in all other major cities
