HEALTH

HEALTH by Ryan Huddart Tel: 2754377 KCMC is a general hospital with all major departments available, including X-Ray and emergency service Patients are required to pay for treatment. Good equipment, good doctors, sterile needles… Before going to KCMC contact the school nurse as this will help in dealing with hospital administration ||  ||
 * HOSPITALS **
 * KCMC - KCMC Road

DENTISTS
There are dentists in KCMC, Jafry Clinic, YMCA and Mawenzi hospitals but equipment is limited. It is recommended to go to Dar, Arusha (Tel: 0754 287350 for Dhirani) or Nairobi.

= EYE SPECIALISTS & OPTICIANS = Tel: 2751275 Open Mon-Fri: 08:00 - 17:00 Eye Clinic (registered optometrists). ||  ||
 * Sunray Optometry Company - THB Building, Boma Road


 * Nakumatt Building ||  ||

KCMC Eye department - (see hospitals) Tel: 2754377, 2754890 Open 8:00 - 16.00 ||  || =** DISPENSARIES & DOCTORS **= Tel: 2751606, 2751418 Open Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 17:00 (except Tuesdays 16:00 - 17:00) Saturdays and Public Holidays: 09:00 - 12:30 General, laboratory, gynecology, cardiology. ||  || Tel: 2751272 Open 24 hours Efficient, clean laboratory for malaria and intestinal diagnostics. ||  ||
 * Hapa Majengo Dispensary - (see doctors)
 * Shanty Town Dispensary - Lema Road
 * Sima Hospital - Kenyatta Street

Tel: 2753483 Open Mon-Sat 07:45 - 18.30, Sunday 09:00 - 14:30 Laboratory, General, Minor Surgery. ||  ||
 * Kilimanjaro Dispensary - Benbella Street (Korongoni, 3km)

Tel: 2750280 Open Mon-Fri 09:00 - 16:30, Sat 09:00 - 12:30 General and eye clinic. ||  ||
 * Hapa Marengo Dispensary - near Majengo Block Supply

Tel: 2750674 ||  || = PHARMACIES = Moshi has many pharmacies. most of which are well stocked. The pharmacists are helpful when necessary. Tel: 2750856 Open 07:30 - 19:00 ||  || Tel: 2751100 Open Mon-Sat 07:00 - 21:00, Sun 08:30 - 18:00 ||  ||
 * Lutheran Dispensary - (near YMCA roundabout)
 * Kemi Pharmacy - Rengua Street (opposite Tanesco)
 * Kilimani Pharmacy - Kilima or Hill Street

Tel: 2755032 Open Mon-Sat 08:00 - 21:00 ||  ||
 * T.M. Pharmaceuticals - Mawenzi Road


 * Nakumatt Building ||  ||

AIDS AND STD
AIDS is a big problem in this region so be very careful. Follow all the usual advice about using condoms (SALAMA are the most trustworthy brand available in most pharmacies) and sterile needles at the dispensaries.

Malaria
Malaria is a big problem in Africa but for long term visitors it is easier to treat than to prevent. Self test kits are available from most pharmacies along with medicines.

For children liqiud treatment is available. Malaria at the coast is more prevelant and it is recommended to take profolactics for your visit. In Moshi tablets are available but liquid is difficult to find so if you know you will visit the coast (a guarantee) seek advicefrom you doctor on the best prvention for children and adults.

General help
There are many ex pat doctors and health professionals in Moshi and if your not sure jus ask around as there will be someone who can help.