Tanzania hospital worker referred to anti-corruption body over ICU bribe claim

Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Mara Regional Referral Hospital. PHOTO | COURTESY

Musoma. Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Mara Regional Referral Hospital has launched an internal investigation against a staff member alleged to have solicited Sh150,000 from a patient’s relative for ventilator services.

The allegations come despite breathing support services being provided free of charge at the facility.