Medical gamble that saved a little boy’s life

Innovative medics Dr Francis and his team at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam. PHOTO|FILE

What you need to know:

  • The 18-month old boy was rushed to Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Dar es Salaam where he was admitted. But his condition soon deteriorated into acute kidney failure.
  • A dark cloud hovered over the family. The country’s biggest referral hospital has for years been infamous for being too ill-equipped to save those dying from such conditions.