Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has strengthened its commitment to improving access to quality healthcare in Tanzania through a new three-year partnership with the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), aimed at supporting specialised cardiac surgeries for children in need.
Signed on 14 August 2026, the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will see GGML provide financial support for cardiac surgeries for 100 children every year for the next three years with an investment of TZS 400 million annually.
The initiative will particularly support children from underprivileged families who may otherwise struggle to meet the cost of specialised cardiac treatment. Beyond surgeries, the partnership will also contribute to cardiovascular health awareness, prevention and community outreach.
Speaking during the signing, GGML Managing Director Ashraf Suryaningrat highlighted the human impact behind the partnership and GGML’s commitment to working with national institutions to address critical healthcare needs.
“Behind every child requiring cardiac surgery is a family hoping for an opportunity to see their child recover, grow and realise their potential. Through this partnership with JKCI, we are helping turn that hope into possibility by supporting access to specialised cardiac care over the next three years.”
JKCI Executive Director Dr. Peter Kisenge welcomed the expanded partnership, noting that the support will enable the Institute to reach more children requiring specialised cardiac intervention while strengthening prevention, early detection and cardiovascular health awareness.
As part of the engagement, the JKCI delegation also visited the GGML Health Clinic, where they gained first-hand insight into the healthcare services available at the mine and GGML’s approach to supporting the health and wellbeing of its workforce.
The partnership with JKCI forms part of GGML’s broader contribution to improving health and wellbeing in Tanzania from specialised medical care and healthcare infrastructure to disease prevention, health education and programmes serving communities that face barriers to accessing healthcare.
