The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar is continuing to invest in healthcare infrastructure, with construction of the Mnazimoja Referral Hospital targeted for completion by November 2027, the Zanzibar Minister for Health, Nassor Ahmed Mazrui, said during an inspection tour of ongoing health projects.
Mazrui said the government is taking measures to strengthen the health sector by developing infrastructure that will allow citizens to access services promptly, improve the efficiency of medical care and reduce challenges faced by people seeking treatment. The Mnazimoja project is being implemented through cooperation between the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar and development partners, including the Saudi Fund, the Kuwait Fund and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, which have all contributed to efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure in Zanzibar.
According to the project manager, Engineer Mbarouk Hamad Mbarouk, construction has reached 29.8 per cent completion and the project team is continuing work to keep it on schedule, with completion expected by the end of 2027. Mbarouk said ongoing cooperation between the government and development partners is essential to ensure the project is completed on time and achieves its goal of improving healthcare services for citizens.
The Mnazimoja Referral Hospital project, alongside the development of health centres including the Mwembeladu project, forms part of the government's broader efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure across the islands. When operational, the facility is expected to expand the hospital's capacity to provide specialised medical services.
For savers and borrowers in Zanzibar, increased public spending on healthcare infrastructure means government resources are being directed towards health rather than other sectors, which could affect fiscal priorities and interest rate decisions over time.