Tawakal Hospital
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About us

Caring for Zanzibar since 2018

Tawakal Hospital is a private zonal medical facility in Fuoni Kiembeni, built on a simple belief: everyone deserves quality healthcare, close to home, at a fair price.

Tawakal Hospital building at night with the ambulance parked outside
Opened 4 June 2018Private zonal medical facility
Our story

Welcome to Tawakal Hospital

Owned by Afuwan Company Limited and operating under the guidance of the Ministry of Health of Zanzibar, Tawakal Hospital combines modern medical equipment with a team of experienced, compassionate professionals.

From emergency care and surgery to maternity, pediatrics and preventive medicine, we treat the whole person — attending to physical health as well as emotional well-being, with personalised attention for every patient.

Specialist care
Modern equipment
Expert staff
Open 24/7
Mission & vision

What drives us every day

Our mission

To work in partnership with the community and the public sector to ensure an equitable, quality healthcare system — providing accessible, affordable and high-quality services to all people in Zanzibar.

Our vision

To become a centre of excellence in healthcare where everyone in Zanzibar can achieve their full potential for health and well-being — known for medical excellence and patient satisfaction.

Patient centred
Quality services
Integrity
Confidentiality
Affordable prices
Our team

Meet the people behind your care

Experienced doctors, nurses and technicians dedicated to giving you the best possible outcome.

Dr. Kitange, Gynecologist at Tawakal Hospital

Dr. Kitange

Gynecologist

Dr. Aziza Mohammed, Medical Doctor at Tawakal Hospital

Dr. Aziza Mohammed

Medical Doctor

Dr. Fuad, Medical Doctor at Tawakal Hospital

Dr. Fuad

Medical Doctor

Yusra Kitange, Nurse at Tawakal Hospital

Yusra Kitange

Nurse

See more of our team in the gallery

Why choose us

Exceptional care, focused on you

Expert doctors

Highly qualified specialists with years of experience in their respective fields.

Emergency services

24/7 emergency care with rapid response for all kinds of medical emergencies.

Modern technology

Up-to-date diagnostic and treatment equipment for accurate results and effective care.

Personalised care

Patient-centred treatment plans tailored to each individual's needs.

Quality wards

Comfortable wards with professional nursing care available around the clock.

Community programmes

Planned outreach providing free medical care to communities across Zanzibar.

Our journey

Growing with Zanzibar

Milestones in the story of Tawakal Hospital.

2010

The beginning

Tawakal Hospital is established with basic medical services in Fuoni Kiembeni, Zanzibar.

2012

New specialties

Services expand to include Pediatrics, Gynecology and General Surgery departments.

2015

Diagnostics

Modern diagnostic equipment and laboratory services are introduced for comprehensive care.

2017

Maternity wing

A specialised maternity wing opens with advanced facilities for maternal and child health.

2018

Official opening

On 4 June 2018 Tawakal opens as a Private Zonal Medical Facility owned by Afuwan Company Limited, under the guidance of the Ministry of Health of Zanzibar.

2019

Rapid growth

Within a year, monthly outpatients grow from 550 to 2,849 and inpatients from 5 to 308. Community outreach and free medical camps begin.

2021

Recognition

Recognised as the best hospital in Zanzibar for quality and patient satisfaction, with 55 inpatient beds across medical and surgical specialties and 107 staff.

Today

Continuing the mission

Ongoing expansion of facilities and services while staying true to our values: patient centred, quality services, integrity, confidentiality and affordable prices.

Technical team

Keeping Tawakal connected

The IT specialists who keep our systems secure, connected and future-ready.

Faiz Ahmad Ally

IT Specialist

Kelvin Godliver John

IT Specialist

Have questions about our hospital?

Our friendly staff are ready to help with any enquiry, any time of day.