Tanzania, April 14 -- Dodoma. Benjamin Mkapa Regional Referral Hospital has called on Miss World Tanzania 2026 contestants to support a fundraising initiative aimed at subsidising costly stem cell transplantation treatment for children.

The appeal was made by the hospital's acting director, Theophory Mbilinyi, during a visit by the contestants who toured the facility to learn more about its services, particularly in paediatric care.

Mr Mbilinyi said the hospital is planning a fundraising gala to help families who cannot afford the procedure, noting that the minimum cost of a single stem cell transplant is about Sh75 million.

"Due to the high costs, the hospital has decided to organise a fundraising event, and we are calling on you to j...