{"id":149431,"date":"2026-03-19T16:02:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/zanzibar-second-vp-receives-bmh-delegation"},"modified":"2026-03-19T16:59:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T16:59:26","slug":"zanzibar-second-vp-receives-bmh-delegation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/zanzibar-second-vp-receives-bmh-delegation","title":{"rendered":"Zanzibar Second VP receives BMH delegation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>The Executive Director of Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, Prof Abel Makubi, and the organizing committee met with Zanzibar&#8217;s Second Vice President, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, on March 18, 2026. They delivered a message regarding the hospital&#8217;s upcoming 10th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the significance of this milestone for the healthcare institution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>The Executive Director of Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH), Prof Abel Makubi, accompanied by some members of the organising committee for the hospital\u2019s 10th anniversary celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>The delegates delivered a message regarding the 10th anniversary celebrations of Benjamin Mkapa Hospital to the Second Vice President, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, today, March 18, 2026, at his office in Vuga, Zanzibar.<\/p>\n<p>Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, named after Tanzania&#8217;s third president, was established to enhance healthcare services in the region. Over the past decade, it has played a crucial role in providing medical care and improving health outcomes for the local population. The 10th anniversary celebrations are expected to reflect on the hospital&#8217;s achievements and future goals in the healthcare sector. This milestone also emphasizes the importance of continued investment in health infrastructure in Zanzibar, which has seen various developments in recent years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know The Executive Director of Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, Prof Abel Makubi, and the organizing committee met with Zanzibar&#8217;s Second Vice President, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla, on March 18, 2026. They delivered a message regarding the hospital&#8217;s upcoming 10th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the significance of this milestone for the healthcare institution. 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