Aga Khan Health Service urges Tanzanians to prioritize regular health screenings.

Tanzanians have been encouraged to adopt regular medical check-ups and preventive healthcare as a way to detect illness early, reduce complications and avoid the high cost of treating advanced disease.

The appeal was made in Dar es Salaam by Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHS,T) Chief Executive Officer Mr Sisawo Konteh during a health awareness engagement with members of the Diplomatic Spouses Association (DSA) at The Aga Khan Specialised Polyclinic in Masaki.

Mr Konteh said early diagnosis and timely treatment could help patients avoid medical complications that often lead to longer and more expensive care. He said access to quality health services should be matched by stronger public understanding of the need to act before illnesses become severe.

He also reaffirmed AKHS,T’s commitment to working with partners and communities to promote health awareness and expand access to quality, patient-centred healthcare services. The session gave DSA members the chance to meet medical specialists, learn about available services and discuss the value of routine health assessments.

Prof. Muzdalifat Abeid, Medical Director and Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam, said preventive care and health education were important tools for helping individuals and families make informed decisions about their well-being.

She said regular check-ups, early detection and prompt intervention were key to identifying potential health concerns before they develop into serious conditions. The engagement focused in particular on women’s and children’s health.

DSA Chairperson Ms Ratna Jatmiko thanked AKHS,T for organising the programme, saying discussions with medical specialists had improved members’ understanding of women’s and children’s health and the importance of seeking medical advice early.

The programme included a tour of the facility, presentations on women’s and children’s health, and discussions on services offered through The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam, and its Masaki specialised clinic. It also featured the launch of Women’s and Men’s Wellness Packages, aimed at making preventive healthcare more affordable and accessible at The Aga Khan Specialised Polyclinic, Masaki, and The Aga Khan Polyclinic, Mbezi.