DODOMA, May 13 -- MEMBERS of Parliament have welcomed governments plans to undertake a major transformation of the health sector through the construction of a new Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), describing it as a long-overdue and strategic investment to improve healthcare services in the country.

The project, valued at 1.2tri/-, is designed to deliver specialist and super-specialist healthcare services in line with international standards.

Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa on Monday unveiled the plan in the National Assembly, while presenting the ministrys 1.8tri/- budget estimates for the 2026/27, saying the initiative will also strengthen medical tourism and improve services for both local and foreign patients.

He said the gover...