Baobab Maternity Hospital, a maternal and newborn hospital to be constructed in Dar es Salaam, will make a world of difference to the region. The new hospital will be constructed and managed by CCBRT - a highly respected non-governmental organisation which already runs a well established hospital and community programme for people living with disabilities. Baobab Maternity Hospital will save thousands of lives every year by providing good quality and accessible health services. Its strong emphasis on training and building skills for future generations of health staff will have a major impact in improving maternal and newborn health care in Tanzania. By offering a wide range of maternal health services and making them accessible to all, Baobab Maternity Hospital will be able to make the journey of life a safe one for those most in need.
A Baobab is a type of tree indigenous to Africa. This enormous tree, which can grow to 30 metres high and 15 metres wide is called the “Tree of Life” or the “Miracle Tree”. Virtually every part of the tree is useful in some way and it provides much needed resources and nutrition through its fruit and bark. It is believed that some Baobab trees are thousands of years old. There is a huge Baobab tree bordering the site where the new maternity hospital will be built.
