Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 16 June 2026 – Absa Bank Tanzania, in partnership with The Runners Club, yesterday handed over critical maternal healthcare equipment and medical supplies to Mnazi Mmoja Hospital while also conducting a large-scale blood donation drive aimed at strengthening Tanzania’s healthcare system and saving lives.
The initiative forms part of the legacy impact of the 6th edition of the Absa Dar City Marathon 2026, which attracted more than 5,000 runners across the 21.1km, 10km and 5km race categories. Beyond promoting health and fitness, the marathon continues to serve as a platform for delivering meaningful social impact to communities.
The handover included a patient monitor machine requested by the hospital’s maternity ward to help address a shortage of this essential equipment. The machine will support healthcare professionals in continuously monitoring the vital signs of expectant and new mothers, enabling timely medical interventions and enhancing the quality of maternal care.
In addition, the partners donated a range of essential medical consumables and accessories, including gloves, urine bags, syringes, surgical masks, bandages, gauze and other critical supplies used daily in the provision of maternal healthcare services. These items will help strengthen the hospital’s capacity to provide safe and effective care for mothers and newborns.
Complementing the equipment donation, Absa Bank Tanzania and The Runners Club also conducted a blood donation drive to help boost national blood reserves and support patients requiring lifesaving transfusions. The campaign was simultaneously hosted at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, and at Absa Bank Tanzania Headquarters, where employees actively participated in an internal blood donation initiative.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Ms Abigail Lukuvi, Citizenship and Events Manager at Absa Bank Tanzania, said the initiative demonstrates the marathon’s broader purpose of creating lasting social impact.
“At Absa Bank Tanzania, the marathon represents far more than an athletic event; it is a platform for transforming lives and strengthening communities. Through the donation of critical maternal healthcare equipment, essential medical supplies and life-saving blood, we are helping healthcare professionals provide better care while supporting patients and families when they need it most. This reflects our belief that the story of every Tanzanian matters and our commitment to empowering healthier communities because a thriving nation is built on the wellbeing of its people.”


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