Through its TSh 1 billion, four-year commitment with Heart Team Africa Foundation (HTAF), NMB Bank Plc is strengthening pediatric cardiac care in Tanzania. Half of the funds have already been disbursed, enabling lifesaving treatment for 125 children nationwide. Recently, Managing Director and CEO Ruth Zaipuna led NMB officials to the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) to witness the partnership’s impact.
Managing Director and CEO Ruth Zaipuna (right) receives an appreciation gift from the CEO of HTAF, Dr. Naizihijwa Majani, in recognition of the bank’s steadfast support for treating children from disadvantaged backgrounds.Ms. Zaipuna shares a joyful moment after receiving flowers from one of the children benefiting from NMB Bank’s lifesaving support at JKCI.JKCI Executive Director Dr. Peter Kisenge (seated centre), Dr. Majani (seated left), and Ms. Zaipuna (seated right) pose with the NMB team.Dr. Majani highlights key findings from the HTAF Beneficiary Impact Report, demonstrating how NMB has supported lifesaving surgeries at JKCI.In her speech, Ms. Zaipuna announced that the bank will disburse the remaining TSh 500 million in January 2026.Dr. Kisenge and Ms. Zaipuna display the certificate of appreciation JKCI awarded to the bank for financing treatment for children with heart conditions.A mother from Kilimanjaro Region, whose child benefited from NMB Bank’s support, speaks at the JKCI conference room, expressing gratitude for the bank’s role in providing treatment to children from disadvantaged families.Seated from left, Dr. Kisenge, Ms. Zaipuna, and NMB Bank’s Director of Investor Relations, Sustainability & Corporate Communication, Mr. Innocent Yonazi, pause for a group photo.
