Tanzania, July 17 -- Dodoma. More than Sh2.2 billion has been raised to support life-saving kidney treatment and bone marrow transplants for underprivileged patients at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, exceeding the Sh1.5 billion target set by organisers.

The fundraising gala, organised by the Women's Wing of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi, popularly known by its Kiswahili abbreviation as UWT, is part of efforts to help the hospital mobilise Sh7 billion to finance specialised treatment for patients who cannot afford the high cost of care.

Cash donations and pledges pushed the total collection beyond the target, with the President's Office contributing Sh50 million and the Prime Minister's Office donating Sh30 million.

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