Strengthening Quality Healthcare - action medeor International Healthcare in Tanzania visits Huruma Hospital, Rombo
Written on July 15th, 2025
Rombo, Kilimanjaro - In a joint effort strengthen healthcare quality and laboratory standards, Huruma Hospital in Rombo hosted a high-level meeting with representatives from action medeor International Healthcare Tanzania. The hospital extended a formal invitation to Mr. Gerald Masuki, Director of action medeor Tanzania, for a comprehensive review of the hospital's laboratory performance. The review meeting took place as part of a continued partnership to enhance diagnostic capacity and ensure adherence to best practices in laboratory services.
Joining the visit was Ms. Maria January, Quality Advisor from action medeor, who has been closely supporting Huruma Hospital in improving its quality systems and laboratory operations. Her presence at the facility has played a significant role in promoting continuous improvement, training, and quality assurance processes.
The meeting was attended by hospital leadership, laboratory personnel, and key stakeholders. Discussions focused on performance indicators, gaps, and challenges, as well as future steps for strengthening laboratory services. The collaborative environment reflected the shared commitment of both institutions to delivering patient-centered, reliable, and high-standard diagnostic services to the communities of Rombo and beyond.
Huruma Hospital is one of the facilities benefiting from action medeor technical support through initiatives such as the implementation of AMARYLLIS, an electronic medical record system, and ongoing capacity-building efforts for hospital staff. The visit marks another important step in advancing healthcare services in rural Tanzania - ensuring that even the most remote communities have access to safe, accurate, and timely diagnostic care.