Yas Tanzania commits to three years of free medical services in Zanzibar

Yas Tanzania pledged to support the Afya Bora, Maisha Bora campaign for three years to provide free medical screenings and treatments to residents of Zanzibar.

The Chief Executive Officer of Yas Tanzania, Pierre Canton Bacara, announced the commitment during the closing of the sixth medical camp at Kinduni Academy in the North Unguja Region. The campaign operates under the Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation to bring healthcare closer to local communities.

The Zanzibar Minister of Health, Nassor Ahmed Mazrui, reported that more than 4,200 people visited the camp during its first four days. The Ministry of Health aims to ensure all types of specialized medical services are available on Zanzibar by 2030 to reduce the costs patients face when traveling abroad for treatment. To achieve this, the government plans to spend one trillion shillings on healthcare services between 2026 and 2030.

Yas Tanzania donated a dental treatment chair with accessories and 30 tablets for health workers following the camp. The company also noted that its Tumaini campaign has already helped more than 3,000 mothers in Zanzibar improve their maternal health services. The Zanzibar Maisha Bora Foundation will continue to organize camps in different areas to reach more citizens with services for heart disease, cancer, minor surgery, and eye and skin health.