THE ZIKI MAKOYO FOUNDATION
For Global Health Tanzania
ABOUT
A Bit of Background
Here at The Ziki Makoyo Foundation, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. Our decision making process is informed by comprehensive empirical studies and high quality data evaluation. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact with all of our pursuits.
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RAO HTC was founded by the late great Dr. Phinehas Ziki Makoyo. He came to the United States in the late 60s as a young African man with little money or resources. However, through years of hard work and discipline, he became medically trained in with a dual-degree in Medical Doctorate (MD)/Ph.D in Pharmacology and Residency Training in General Surgery at Stanford University, Dr. Makoyo set out to build a program that would not just serve the local community but raise the quality of life for Tanzanians across the country.
RAO HOSPITAL
RAO hospital is a 50 bed facility that was born on October 17th, 1996. The hospital is located in Shirati village at the root of lake Victoria. The hospital is registered under the Private Hospital Regulation Act with a registration number 201001. 20,634 patients have been seen and treated at RAO.
The most frequently performed procedures are Gynecological, Thoracic and general abdominal surgeries.
The hospital has about 50 employees; 33 medical personnel and 17 general service staff. RAO Hospital boasts an up-to-date pharmacy, and modern style meeting hall. However, we are very underfunded, struggling to pay our employees, and are in need of donations to keep the hospital up and running
