ACT - Murgwanza Hospital
ACT-Murgwanza Hospital is located in Ngara District in Kagera Region. It started as a small dispensary in the 1930s under the Church Missionary Society in the UK and later grew and expanded over time.
The hospital started with a vision of becoming a centre for holistic health services portraying Jesus Christ's health ministry. It later grew into a hospital in 1954.
By the year 1965, the Hospital was appointed by the Tanzania Government to operate as the Designated District Hospital (DDH) and is now operating as a Council Designated Hospital (CDH).
The main purpose of introducing the Hospital was to provide medical services to the community, mainly preventive, curative care, palliative care, rehabilitation and health promotion services.
Hospital Capacity and Services
Hospital Capacity
The Hospital currently has a capacity of 210 beds.
Hospital Status
The Hospital currently operates as a Council Designated Hospital (CDH).
Location
Ngara District, Kagera Region, Tanzania.
Health Ministry
Providing holistic health services that portray Jesus Christ's health ministry.
Services Offered
Outpatient Services
Outpatient medical services for patients who do not require admission.
Inpatient Services
Inpatient care and treatment for patients requiring hospital admission.
Dental Services
Dental healthcare services for the community.
Reproductive and Child Health
Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) services for women and children.
Diagnostic Services
Diagnostic services including imaging and laboratory services.
Pharmaceutical Services
Pharmaceutical services supporting diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
Ophthalmological Services
Eye care and ophthalmological services for patients.
Intensive Care Unit
Intensive care services for patients requiring specialized monitoring and care.
General Stores
General stores supporting hospital operations and service delivery.
Wards and Specialized Care
Medical Ward
Medical care and treatment for patients with various medical conditions.
Surgical Ward
Care and treatment for patients requiring surgical services.
Gynecology Ward
Specialized healthcare services related to women's health and gynecological care.
Maternity Care
Maternity healthcare services for mothers and their newborn children.
CTC Services
Treatment Centre (CTC) services for people living with HIV.
Holistic Health Ministry
Murgwanza Hospital was established with a vision of providing holistic health services portraying Jesus Christ's health ministry. Its work includes preventive care, curative care, palliative care, rehabilitation and health promotion services for the community.