Mnazi Mmoja Hospital Nurse-in-Charge, Ms. Shufaa Kaniki, expresses her gratitude after receiving medical equipment support from Absa Bank Tanzania Citizenship and Events Manager, Ms. Abigail Lukuvi (left), during a ceremony in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The donation, which enhances maternal and child health services, follows the successful Absa Dar City Marathon held on 3 May 2026 in Dar es Salaam.
The Runners Club Vice President, Mr. Godfrey Mwangungulu, delivers remarks during the handover ceremony of medical equipment donated by Absa Bank Tanzania in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The financial institution’s contribution, aimed at supporting maternal and child health services, was made possible through the successful Absa Dar City Marathon held on 3 May 2026 in Dar es Salaam.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 16 June
2026 – Absa Bank Tanzania, in partnership with The Runners Club, yesterday
handed over critical maternal healthcare equipment and medical supplies to
Mnazi Mmoja Hospital while also conducting a large-scale blood donation drive
aimed at strengthening Tanzania’s healthcare system and saving lives.
The initiative forms part of the
legacy impact of the 6th edition of the Absa Dar City Marathon 2026, which
attracted more than 5,000 runners across the 21.1km, 10km and 5km race
categories. Beyond promoting health and fitness, the marathon continues to serve
as a platform for delivering meaningful social impact to communities.
The handover included a patient
monitor machine requested by the hospital’s maternity ward to help address a
shortage of this essential equipment. The machine will support healthcare
professionals in continuously monitoring the vital signs of expectant and new
mothers, enabling timely medical interventions and enhancing the quality of
maternal care.
In addition, the partners donated
a range of essential medical consumables and accessories, including gloves,
urine bags, syringes, surgical masks, bandages, gauze and other critical
supplies used daily in the provision of maternal healthcare services. These
items will help strengthen the hospital’s capacity to provide safe and
effective care for mothers and newborns.
Complementing the equipment
donation, Absa Bank Tanzania and The Runners Club also conducted a blood
donation drive to help boost national blood reserves and support patients
requiring lifesaving transfusions. The campaign was simultaneously hosted at Mnazi
Mmoja Hospital, and at Absa Bank Tanzania Headquarters, where employees
actively participated in an internal blood donation initiative.
Speaking during the handover
ceremony, Ms Abigail Lukuvi, Citizenship and Events Manager at Absa Bank
Tanzania, said the initiative demonstrates the marathon’s broader purpose of
creating lasting social impact.
“At Absa Bank Tanzania, the
marathon represents far more than an athletic event; it is a platform for
transforming lives and strengthening communities. Through the donation of
critical maternal healthcare equipment, essential medical supplies and life-saving
blood, we are helping healthcare professionals provide better care while
supporting patients and families when they need it most. This reflects our
belief that the story of every Tanzanian matters and our commitment to
empowering healthier communities because a thriving nation is built on the
wellbeing of its people.”
Receiving the donation on behalf
of Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, Dr. Mingole Said expressed appreciation for the
continued partnership between the hospital and the Absa Dar City Marathon.
“We are grateful to the Absa Dar
City Marathon team for choosing Mnazi Mmoja Hospital as the beneficiary of this
charitable initiative for the third consecutive year. The patient monitor
machine and medical supplies donated today will strengthen our ability to
provide quality maternal healthcare services and improve patient outcomes. We
also highly commend the blood donation campaign. Lack of adequate blood remains
one of the key challenges facing our hospital.”
Speaking on behalf of The Runners
Club, Mr. Godphrey Mwangungulu emphasized the importance of ensuring that the
impact of the marathon extends beyond race day.
“The Absa Dar City Marathon is
not only about running; it is about bringing people together to make a
meaningful difference. The participation of more than 5,000 runners this year
demonstrates the growing power of sport to unite people around a common cause.
We are proud to work alongside Absa Bank Tanzania and our partners to transform
that collective energy into practical support that strengthens healthcare
services and saves lives.”
Through continued investments in
healthcare, blood donation and community wellbeing, Absa Bank Tanzania and The
Runners Club continue to demonstrate how sport can serve as a powerful platform
for sustainable social impact. As the Absa Dar City Marathon continues to grow,
so too does its contribution to strengthening healthcare services and improving
lives across Tanzania
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