Dr. Ssali buys AMI hospital assets, opens international hospital in Dar

Sali International Hospital has acquired all assets belonging to former African Medical Investment (AMI) Hospital which closed business in Dar es Salaam five months ago (May). 

The hospital proprietors, Dr. Edward Tamale-Ssali and his wife Kate Ssali, apart from buying AMI assets, has added more modern equipments and moved to put up a state of the art international hospital at the same premise in Masaki area in Tanzania, which opened its doors for patients early October this year.

Dr. Ssali, a consultant Obstetrician and gynaecologist with diverse experience having worked in this specialty in several hospitals in the UK and other countries, says the investment would break new grounds for healthcare in Tanzania.Briefing a section of journalists who toured the facility recently, Dr. Ssali said he had been under immerse pressure to open the facility from potential clients who were desperately in need of quality services in a good environment. 

“A lot of potential clients ranging from local residents, business men, international and local dignitaries as well as tourists have dropped by the hospital enquiring about the services and expressed their excitement to have such a hospital in town. A lot of health services we offer here were not available since AMI closed and patients had to be flown out of the country to acquire specialized services,” said Dr Ssali.

He said, shortly after announcing start of its operations, the hospital has been attending to an impressive number of out and in-patients, with a steady increase in the patients’ numbers. Dr. Sali said the positive response to the hospital from clients from all walks of life signals a positive business projection.  

“The support we have been getting from the local community and uptake in patient numbers since we started has been gratifying. Our responsibility is to ensure that the trust they place in this facility and their confidence in the services we provide are upheld at all times,” said Dr. Ssali.

He said that as patients’ numbers continue to increase, the road ahead looks promising, adding that; “There is no doubt that the excellent services at Sali International Hospital gives our health facility an upper hand in Tanzania market. It is a journey that is worth a ride.” 

Dr. Ssali, told journalists that his hospital focuses on becoming a leading supplier of private specialist hospitals services across Tanzania, as well as East and Central Africa offering quality in and outpatient services, with plans to root its operations in Tanzania market.  

“We are fortunate to have a number of highly respected specialists on board with extensive experience in areas such as internal medicine, gynecology, cardiology and pediatrics. They are also well versed in treating patients from different cultural backgrounds. Their skills and experience will undoubtedly be of great benefit to our patients.

“Although we have recalled some former AMI specialists, we have also recruited specialists from local medical field with exceptional medical service records and international expatriates, with focus on racial dynamics. This gives SIH an added advantage to serve a rage of patients, thereby raising our performance and hence positively influences our balance sheet portfolio,” he said.   

 

According to Dr. Sali, the 30-bed hospital specializes in medical and surgical disciplines and offers a delivery room, 24-hours emergency center, X-ray department, haemodialysis unit, CT-scan center, 4D ultrasound, neonatal ICU beds, well equipped Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and fully fledged theaters. 

Dr. Sali mentioned that although the hospital opened its doors to patients early last month (October), official opening is scheduled to happen in three months time.