The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam - Aga Khan Health Services
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The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam - Aga Khan Health Services
Welcome To
Aga Khan Hospital
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Accident & Emergency Services
In-Patient Services
Out-Patient Services
The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam is the only Joint Commission International Accredited (JCIA) hospital in Tanzania
The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam Laboratory is accredited by Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service
Hospital Information
Celebrating over 90 years of existence in Tanzania, the clinics and hospitals of the Aga Khan Health Service make the Service the longest serving not-for-profit private health care institution in Tanzania. It established its first health Dispensary in Dar es Salaam in 1929.
Sisawo Konteh
Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania
Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHS, T) has been providing accessible, high-quality, cost-effective healthcare services to the people of Tanzania for over 90 years.
We strive to improve access to care, innovation, and multidisciplinary medicine, while strengthening our local health system to provide impactful care to everyone who needs it. Our staff and physicians take unwavering pride in their work, and dedicate themselves to providing compassionate support at uncompromising standards.
Some highlights of our impact include:
Expanding Access to Equitable Healthcare Through an Integrated Health System. Our 'Hub & Spoke' model drives increased access to affordable, high-quality services by linking Aga Khan Hospital’s tertiary care services as the central hub to Aga Khan Hospital, Mwanza which serves as the sub hub, and our Health Centres that serve as spokes providing a unified continuum of care.
Driving a Quality and Patient Safety Agenda: The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar-es-Salaam is the only hospital in Tanzania to achieve Joint Commissioned International (JCI) accreditation, and other credentials in Laboratory (Southern African Development Community Accreditation Services -SADCAS) and OHCs (SafeCare). As part of our integrated health system we work closely with Government and other stake holder through partnerships.
Improving Health Sciences Education: AKHS, T continues to strengthen its postgraduate medical education programmes leading to a Master of Medicine, offering specialisation in different clinical disciplines.
Contributing to the Climate Change and Net Zero Agenda: AKHS, T has implemented various initiatives to drive an environmentally-sustainable health system by reducing the greenhouse emissions aiming at Net Zero by 2030.
I am honoured to lead this great organisation and privileged to have an exceptional team that is passionate about providing the best care for patients. We are poised to serve better, achieve more, and make a positive difference to our patients and community.
Heads of Departments
Prof. Muzdalfat Abeid
Medical Director
Aika Mongi
Head of Nursing Services, Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania
Dr. Elishah Premji
Head of Accident and Emergency Department
Dr. Gloria Consolata Kinasa
Head of Anaesthesia Department
Dr. Faisal Hashwani
Head of Dental and Implantology Department
Dr. Sunil L. Samji
Head of Intensive Care Unit
Dr. Fatma Bakshi
Head of Internal Medicine Department
Dr. Miriam Lucy Mgonja
Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department
Dr. Mariam Noorani
Head of Paediatric Department
Dr. Caroline Ngimba
Head of Pathology Department
Mujahid Valji
Chief Pharmacist
Simon G Simon
Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department
Dr. Zainab Y. Fidaali
Head of Radiology Department
Dr. Ather Ali
Head of Surgery Department
Accident & Emergency Services
24 Hour Emergency Care : Our Accident & Emergency Department caters to Emergency and Urgent Health needs. A team of well-trained doctors, nurses, and specialists are available to offer services to paediatric and adult patients.
Contact: Emergency hotline: +255 782 004 001
Telephone: +255 22 211 5151/53
Address: Ocean Road Barrack Obama Drive Ufokoni Street
Acute Abdominal and Urologic Emergencies
Acute Abdominal and Urologic Emergencies
Acute Appendicitis, Acute Gastroenteritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Acute Urine Retention, Ureteric Calculus
Cardiac Emergencies
Cardiac Emergencies
Cardiac Arrythmias, Heart Attacks, Heart Failure
Infectious Diseases & Toxicological Emergencies
Infectious Diseases & Toxicological Emergencies
CoVID-19, Dengue, HIV Related Emergencies, Malaria, Sepsis, Tuberculosis
Isolation Room
Isolation Room
With Negative Pressure Room
Metabolic and Endocrine Emergencies
Metabolic and Endocrine Emergencies
Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Electrolyte Imbalance, Metabolic Acidosis and Emergency Dialysis
Neurological Emergencies
Neurological Emergencies
Acute Stroke, Epilepsy / Seizures
Paediatric Emergencies
Paediatric Emergencies
Difficulty in Breathing, Falls, Infection - Sepsis, Seizures, Severe Vomiting and Diarrhea
Point of Care Testing
Point of Care Testing
Blood Gases, Echocardiogram (ECG), Point of Care Ultrasound where Applicable, Portable X-Ray
Pregnancy and Obstetrics Emergencies
Pregnancy and Obstetrics Emergencies
Bleeding in Early Pregnancy, Bleeding in Late Pregnancy, Eclampsia, Sepsis
Respiratory Emergencies
Respiratory Emergencies
Asthma Exacerbation, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary Oedema, Respiratory Failure
Resuscitation Services
Resuscitation Services
For Adult, Paediatric and Neonates, Non-Invasive and Minimally Invasive Monitoring with Central Monitoring of Patients, Crash Carts for Adults, paediatrics and Neonates
Trauma
Treatment of Trauma patients with general surgeon, orthopaedic surgeon, neurosurgeon, maxillofacial surgeon on call
Animal Bites, Burns less than 30% total body surface area, Motor Vehicle Accidents (Injuries to head, chest, abdomen and fractures)
Patient Care Facilities
Pavilion
The Pavilion offers a nurturing medical environment intended as a ”healing get-away” for patients and their families.
Detail
Semi-Private Ward
A fully medically equipped room, shared by two patients, is constantly cared for by trained and experienced nurses.
Detail
General Ward
General Ward consists of 16 Rooms, each containing five beds equipped with health monitoring systems.
Detail
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/ Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
21 Intensive Care Rooms including 4 rooms for Paediatrics and 4 rooms for Neonatal; each patient is cared for by a team of well trained and experienced critical care personnel.
Detail
Labour Room
5 State-of-the-art Labour rooms.
Detail
Maternity Ward
A combination of general wards, private and semi private homelike room with 11 beds. The Wards include the 4 bedded first stage and 2 delivery rooms . Each private and semi private room has an ensuite bathroom, portable bed for your baby, sleeping couch for your support person, phone, and TV.
Detail
Paediatrics ward
Paediatric Ward encompasses 32 Fully equipped Paediatric specific beds.
Detail
Specialty Care Services
Physicians specializing in their fields provide high-level service to the patients at our hospital. Each of our Specialists is ably assisted by fully trained nurses to cater to the patients' needs.
Diagnostic Services
Laboratory
Radiology
For more specialities,
click here
Hospital Admission
Prepare for your hospital stay
Before you arrive to the Hospital for Admission
What you can expect when you arrive at the hospital
What to bring to the Hospital
What NOT to bring to the Hospital
Detail
Billing & Financial Services
Emergency Services Billing
Behind emergency ward, Next to Emergency Pharmacy
Detail
Latest News & Press Releases
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Contact Us
Barrack Obama Road
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone for Information:
+255 22 234 4100
+255 699 116 136
Phone for Appointments:
+255 760 888 444
Client Relations and Customer Feedback
+255 (0) 786 649 983
patientcare@akhst.org
You may also contact the Joint Commission International to report concerns about patient safety and quality of care on
https://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/contact-us/report-a-quality-and-safety-issue/
Welcome To
Aga Khan Hospital
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Accident & Emergency Services
In-Patient Services
Out-Patient Services
The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam is the only Joint Commission International Accredited (JCIA) hospital in Tanzania
The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam Laboratory is accredited by Southern African Development Community Accreditation Service
Hospital Information
Celebrating over 90 years of existence in Tanzania, the clinics and hospitals of the Aga Khan Health Service make the Service the longest serving not-for-profit private health care institution in Tanzania. It established its first health Dispensary in Dar es Salaam in 1929.
Sisawo Konteh
Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania
Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHS, T) has been providing accessible, high-quality, cost-effective healthcare services to the people of Tanzania for over 90 years.
We strive to improve access to care, innovation, and multidisciplinary medicine, while strengthening our local health system to provide impactful care to everyone who needs it. Our staff and physicians take unwavering pride in their work, and dedicate themselves to providing compassionate support at uncompromising standards.
Some highlights of our impact include:
Expanding Access to Equitable Healthcare Through an Integrated Health System. Our 'Hub & Spoke' model drives increased access to affordable, high-quality services by linking Aga Khan Hospital’s tertiary care services as the central hub to Aga Khan Hospital, Mwanza which serves as the sub hub, and our Health Centres that serve as spokes providing a unified continuum of care.
Driving a Quality and Patient Safety Agenda: The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar-es-Salaam is the only hospital in Tanzania to achieve Joint Commissioned International (JCI) accreditation, and other credentials in Laboratory (Southern African Development Community Accreditation Services -SADCAS) and OHCs (SafeCare). As part of our integrated health system we work closely with Government and other stake holder through partnerships.
Improving Health Sciences Education: AKHS, T continues to strengthen its postgraduate medical education programmes leading to a Master of Medicine, offering specialisation in different clinical disciplines.
Contributing to the Climate Change and Net Zero Agenda: AKHS, T has implemented various initiatives to drive an environmentally-sustainable health system by reducing the greenhouse emissions aiming at Net Zero by 2030.
I am honoured to lead this great organisation and privileged to have an exceptional team that is passionate about providing the best care for patients. We are poised to serve better, achieve more, and make a positive difference to our patients and community.
Heads of Departments
Prof. Muzdalfat Abeid
Medical Director
Aika Mongi
Head of Nursing Services, Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania
Dr. Elishah Premji
Head of Accident and Emergency Department
Dr. Gloria Consolata Kinasa
Head of Anaesthesia Department
Dr. Faisal Hashwani
Head of Dental and Implantology Department
Dr. Sunil L. Samji
Head of Intensive Care Unit
Dr. Fatma Bakshi
Head of Internal Medicine Department
Dr. Miriam Lucy Mgonja
Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department
Dr. Mariam Noorani
Head of Paediatric Department
Dr. Caroline Ngimba
Head of Pathology Department
Mujahid Valji
Chief Pharmacist
Simon G Simon
Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department
Dr. Zainab Y. Fidaali
Head of Radiology Department
Dr. Ather Ali
Head of Surgery Department
Accident & Emergency Services
24 Hour Emergency Care : Our Accident & Emergency Department caters to Emergency and Urgent Health needs. A team of well-trained doctors, nurses, and specialists are available to offer services to paediatric and adult patients.
Contact: Emergency hotline: +255 782 004 001
Telephone: +255 22 211 5151/53
Address: Ocean Road Barrack Obama Drive Ufokoni Street
Acute Abdominal and Urologic Emergencies
Acute Abdominal and Urologic Emergencies
Acute Appendicitis, Acute Gastroenteritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Acute Urine Retention, Ureteric Calculus
Cardiac Emergencies
Cardiac Emergencies
Cardiac Arrythmias, Heart Attacks, Heart Failure
Infectious Diseases & Toxicological Emergencies
Infectious Diseases & Toxicological Emergencies
CoVID-19, Dengue, HIV Related Emergencies, Malaria, Sepsis, Tuberculosis
Isolation Room
Isolation Room
With Negative Pressure Room
Metabolic and Endocrine Emergencies
Metabolic and Endocrine Emergencies
Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Electrolyte Imbalance, Metabolic Acidosis and Emergency Dialysis
Neurological Emergencies
Neurological Emergencies
Acute Stroke, Epilepsy / Seizures
Paediatric Emergencies
Paediatric Emergencies
Difficulty in Breathing, Falls, Infection - Sepsis, Seizures, Severe Vomiting and Diarrhea
Point of Care Testing
Point of Care Testing
Blood Gases, Echocardiogram (ECG), Point of Care Ultrasound where Applicable, Portable X-Ray
Pregnancy and Obstetrics Emergencies
Pregnancy and Obstetrics Emergencies
Bleeding in Early Pregnancy, Bleeding in Late Pregnancy, Eclampsia, Sepsis
Respiratory Emergencies
Respiratory Emergencies
Asthma Exacerbation, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary Oedema, Respiratory Failure
Resuscitation Services
Resuscitation Services
For Adult, Paediatric and Neonates, Non-Invasive and Minimally Invasive Monitoring with Central Monitoring of Patients, Crash Carts for Adults, paediatrics and Neonates
Trauma
Treatment of Trauma patients with general surgeon, orthopaedic surgeon, neurosurgeon, maxillofacial surgeon on call
Animal Bites, Burns less than 30% total body surface area, Motor Vehicle Accidents (Injuries to head, chest, abdomen and fractures)
Patient Care Facilities
Pavilion
The Pavilion offers a nurturing medical environment intended as a ”healing get-away” for patients and their families.
Detail
Semi-Private Ward
A fully medically equipped room, shared by two patients, is constantly cared for by trained and experienced nurses.
Detail
General Ward
General Ward consists of 16 Rooms, each containing five beds equipped with health monitoring systems.
Detail
Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/ Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
21 Intensive Care Rooms including 4 rooms for Paediatrics and 4 rooms for Neonatal; each patient is cared for by a team of well trained and experienced critical care personnel.
Detail
Labour Room
5 State-of-the-art Labour rooms.
Detail
Maternity Ward
A combination of general wards, private and semi private homelike room with 11 beds. The Wards include the 4 bedded first stage and 2 delivery rooms . Each private and semi private room has an ensuite bathroom, portable bed for your baby, sleeping couch for your support person, phone, and TV.
Detail
Paediatrics ward
Paediatric Ward encompasses 32 Fully equipped Paediatric specific beds.
Detail
Specialty Care Services
Physicians specializing in their fields provide high-level service to the patients at our hospital. Each of our Specialists is ably assisted by fully trained nurses to cater to the patients' needs.
Diagnostic Services
Laboratory
Radiology
For more specialities,
click here
Hospital Admission
Prepare for your hospital stay
Before you arrive to the Hospital for Admission
What you can expect when you arrive at the hospital
What to bring to the Hospital
What NOT to bring to the Hospital
Detail
Billing & Financial Services
Emergency Services Billing
Behind emergency ward, Next to Emergency Pharmacy
Detail
Latest News & Press Releases
World Prematurity Day with...
Dar es Salaam, November 28, 2025 — Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam (...
Learn More
Kiafya Zaidi Fitness kicks...
Dar es Salaam, 31st January 2026: The Kiafya Zaidi Fitness Club, a we...
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Dar es Salaam, February 13, 2026 -The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaa...
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10 Years of Free Reconstru...
Dar es Salaam, 16 April 2026: The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam, ...
Learn More
For more news
click here
Contact Us
Barrack Obama Road
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone for Information:
+255 22 234 4100
+255 699 116 136
Phone for Appointments:
+255 760 888 444
Client Relations and Customer Feedback
+255 (0) 786 649 983
patientcare@akhst.org
You may also contact the Joint Commission International to report concerns about patient safety and quality of care on
https://www.jointcommissioninternational.org/contact-us/report-a-quality-and-safety-issue/