Chimala Mission Hospital

The Chimala Mission Hospital is a Christian hospital located in Chimala, Mbarali District, Mbeya Region, Tanzania. The hospital has a monthly average of 750 in-patients, 750 monthly outpatients and 6,000 yearly patients in the HIV clinics.[1] The hospital was founded in 1962.[2]

Chimala Mission Hospital
Geography
LocationChimala, Mbarali District, Mbeya Region, Tanzania
Coordinates8.856361°S 34.025143°E / -8.856361; 34.025143
Organisation
Religious affiliationDalraida Church of Christ
Services
Beds128
History
Opened1962
Links
Websitewww.chimalamission.com/hospital/
ListsHospitals in Tanzania

History

As Tanzania came out from under European rule in the 1960s,[3][4] the Tanzanian government wished to remove any foreign influence from the country. The Chimala Mission was asked to leave the country, unless they could prove they were benefiting the people of Tanzania. So the administration of the Mission decided to construct a hospital. It began as a one-room metal-building that served as a clinic. Over the years, the hospital grew to be a 128-bed hospital that offers a number of services to the people of southern Tanzania.

Services

The primary diagnoses treated are HIV/AIDS or related complications, TB, malaria, diarrheal diseases, and parasites.

Services offered include:

  • Children's Ward
  • Male Ward
  • Female Ward
  • OB/Labor and Delivery Ward
  • Basic Surgical Services
  • HIV Care
  • Outpatient care
  • X-Ray services
  • Laboratory services (hematocrit, blood typing, HIV testing, etc.)

Employees

The hospital employs 3 medical officers, 3 clinical officers, and numerous nurses. Volunteer nurses, doctors, and students travel to Chimala each summer. Many of these volunteers are affiliated with Harding University.

Quality of care

The staff at Chimala Mission Hospital are trying to increase the quality of care. Their vision is to be "Spirit-lead, patient-centered, and staff-friendly." Currently, hospital standards of care are being developed in hopes of greatly increasing the quality of care provided. It is their hope that God will be glorified by their quality service to others.

References
  1. "About the Hospital". Chimala Mission. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  2. "History of the Chimala Mission". Chimala Mission. Retrieved 9 March 2020.
  3. Welcome to the Chimala Mission Hospital Page Archived 2007-09-16 at the Wayback Machine
  4. Chimala Hospital Archived 2008-05-17 at the Wayback Machine
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