ARUSHA, Nov. 11 -- THE Minister for Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, has urged staff at Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital and other health facilities across the country to ensure patients are received with respect, listened to and treated with compassion, stressing that no patient should be shouted at when seeking medical services.

Mr Mchengerwa made the remarks today, November 10, 2026, in Arusha during celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital.

He said patients visiting health facilities should be given hope and assured that they would receive appropriate care and return home safely, noting that quality healthcare begins even before a patient is given medication.

“From today, no patient ...