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Stronger together for better healthcare in Tanzania.
READ MORE »: Stronger together for better healthcare in Tanzania.In November 2025, we – the IC Progress Foundation – will once again travel to Tanzania. For the tenth time, we will support the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Moshi with medical expertise, equipment and training. Wat dit jaar extra bijzonder maakt: er is…
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COWs arrived in Moshi – a great milestone!
READ MORE »: COWs arrived in Moshi – a great milestone!After a long journey, the first Computers on Wheels (COWs) have arrived at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Moshi, Tanzania. These mobile workstations, donated by hospitals in The Hague, improve digital patient care. Thanks to collaboration between Mwika, ZGT Overzee and De Baanderij, the…
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Container arrived in Gushegu from ZGT-Overzee.
READ MORE »: Container arrived in Gushegu from ZGT-Overzee.The container with medical supplies and equipment has successfully arrived in Gushegu, Ghana. Among the goods sent are valuable materials from ZGT-Overzee in Holten. This shipment supports local healthcare and is an important step in strengthening medical facilities, with a special focus on maternal and…
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Successful ZGT charity gala raises over 57,000 euros.
READ MORE »: Successful ZGT charity gala raises over 57,000 euros.During the ZGT charity gala 2025, more than €57,000 was raised for the Hart voor Tanzania foundation. This amount will go towards the construction of a specialised heart clinic in Tanzania, an initiative of former cardiologist Salah Said. The gala was well attended by healthcare…
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From Almelo to Moldova: a special mission.
READ MORE »: From Almelo to Moldova: a special mission.Medical equipment such as wheelchairs and mattresses are transported from the hospital in Almelo to Moldova, destined for hospitals such as the oncology institute in Kishinev. The donations are carefully checked and are intended for patients in need. A Dutch-Moldovan contact person supervises their correct…
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Kilimanjaro Cancer Conference in Tanzania.
READ MORE »: Kilimanjaro Cancer Conference in Tanzania.The first Kilimanjaro Cancer Conference was a special milestone in the fight against cancer in Tanzania. International experts, doctors and researchers came together with local talents to share knowledge, experiences and innovations. The conference provided an opportunity for collaboration, inspiration and strengthening medical care, with…
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260 hospital mattresses to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
READ MORE »: 260 hospital mattresses to Bosnia and Herzegovina.The Proplan Foundation donated 260 hospital mattresses to IFS Emmaus in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The mattresses will go to a care centre for 465 people with mental disabilities and the shelter for the widows of Srebrenica. The donation is urgently needed due to wear and tear and…
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Large donation of medical aid to Ukraine and Tanzania.
READ MORE »: Large donation of medical aid to Ukraine and Tanzania.A recent donation from Spruyt-hillen B.V. in Capelle a/d IJssel has provided essential medical supplies for Ukraine and Tanzania. The shipment includes examination gloves, disinfectants and bandages. Volunteers from Twente, with the support of transport company Wisman Transmission, are coordinating transport to the warehouse in…
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Kitchen equipment for KCMC hospital in Tanzania.
READ MORE »: Kitchen equipment for KCMC hospital in Tanzania.The hospitals in Almelo and Hengelo recently renovated their kitchens, rendering old kitchen equipment redundant. Instead of disposing of these materials, they are being donated to the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Tanzania. Thanks to this donation, the hospital there will have the opportunity…
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