By Business Insider Reporter
Stanbic Bank Tanzania has committed TSh 20 million to support a regional medical and surgical outreach programme that will provide free specialist healthcare services to underserved communities in Tanzania and Malawi.
The funding will support the Medical & Surgical Camps Initiative being implemented by the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC), with camps scheduled for July 2026 in selected health facilities in Malawi and Tanzania’s Arusha and Mtwara regions.
The initiative is designed to bring specialist medical and surgical services closer to communities that often face significant barriers to accessing quality healthcare, helping address unmet healthcare needs while strengthening regional collaboration in health service delivery.
The sponsorship cheque was presented by Stanbic Bank Tanzania Chief Executive Officer, Manzi Rwegasira, to ECSA-HC Director General, Dr. Ntuli Angyelile Kapologwe. Mr. Rwegasira was accompanied by Mr. Fredrick Max, Head of Business & Commercial Banking, and Ms. Doreen Dominic, Head of Public Sector, underscoring the breadth of the Bank’s commitment to the partnership.
Speaking during the handover, Mr Rwegasira said the partnership reflects the bank’s commitment to creating lasting social impact through strategic collaborations.
“As Stanbic Bank, we remain committed to creating meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Partnerships such as this reflect our belief that sustainable development is driven through collaboration, particularly in critical sectors like healthcare,” he said.
The contribution adds to a broader social investment agenda by the bank, which has channelled more than TSh 230 million into health and community initiatives between 2025 and 2026.
The support also comes as Stanbic marks 30 years of operations in Tanzania, a milestone the bank says reinforces its commitment to contributing to the country’s social and economic progress.
For ECSA-HC, the partnership highlights the growing role of the private sector in supporting healthcare delivery and strengthening health systems across the region.
Receiving the sponsorship, Dr. Kapologwe said healthcare challenges facing the region require collective action from governments, development institutions and the private sector.
“Health is the foundation on which communities and economies are built and no single institution can carry that responsibility alone. Stanbic Bank’s support helps us bring specialist care directly to the people who need it most, while encouraging wider partner support for stronger health outcomes across the region,” he said.
ECSA-HC has been at the forefront of regional efforts to address major public health challenges, including communicable diseases and emerging health threats. Through the medical and surgical camps, the organization aims to reduce treatment backlogs, improve access to specialist care and strengthen healthcare outcomes in underserved communities. The partnership is also expected to encourage broader stakeholder participation in healthcare initiatives, demonstrating how collaboration between the private sector and health institutions can accelerate access to essential services while supporting long-term social and economic development across the region.
