NMB DONATES MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT HEALTH SECTOR IN MAKETE DISTRICT

As part of its efforts to boost healthcare service delivery, NMB Bank donated medical equipment including beds and bed sheets to the Ivilikinge Village Dispensary in Makete District, Njombe Region worth 9m/-.

Speaking during the handover ceremony held over the weekend, NMB Bank Acting Manager for the Southern Highlands Zone, Willy Mponzi, reiterated the bank's commitment to supporting development of the health sector adding that the bank through its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) strategy allocates one percent of its Profit After Tax each year to support various development initiatives in its key priority areas.

"This donation in Makate today aligns with our CSI strategy. As a bank, we are committed to supporting development of the health sector as we believe a healthy mind lives in a healthy body. We believe these medical supplies will go a long way in enhancing service delivery here,” he stressed.

He added that the bank had initially contributed roofing materials worth 8m/- during the construction phase of the dispensary.

He noted that the bank has for several years been actively involved in in supporting the education sector as well by providing desks and roofing materials as part of its commitment to support the sector’s development.

“NMB Bank through its ‘closer to you’ philosophy is commitment to supporting various development initiatives in all areas where the bank operates,” Mponzi added.

On his part the Makete Development Association (MDA) Secretary Award Mpandila during the event expressed gratitude for NMB’s support urging the bank to continue supporting development initiatives in the area.

The Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Ambassador Dr. Pindi Chana during the event echoed the same sentiments commending NMB Bank for supporting Government’s development initiatives stressing that such efforts should be sustained.

Earlier, the Chief Physician of Ivilikinge Village Dispensary, Hassan Yusuph, noted that the bank’s roofing material donation for the dispensary had come timely.

On his part, the Makete District Commissioner Juma Sweda, during the event appealed to the bank to extend further support construction of the accommodation facility for the dispensary’s staff.