At the heart of our Anesthesiology Department are three dedicated anesthesiologists, skilled in providing comprehensive anesthesia and critical care services. They excel in diagnostics, invasive and non-invasive procedures, life-saving emergencies, training, research, and treatment across all age groups.

Our team also includes two residents currently in training, with one on the brink of graduation, and two registrars focused on ICU and outpatient care. We collaborate closely with our specialized critical care nurses, including two critical care nurse specialists, one of whom leads as the ICU nurse in charge.

Outpatient Services
Our anesthesiology clinics operate Monday to Friday, offering expert consultations to patients from all departments within MZRH and referrals from across the Southern Highlands. We are committed to providing exceptional care and support to every patient we encounter.

Inpatient Services
As primary physicians in all ICUs at MZRH, we provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages. Our dedicated team includes intensivists, anesthesiologists, ICU registrars, physicians, surgeons, and trained ICU nurses. Together, we ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care.

Our facilities include a General ICU with 19 beds and an Obstetrics ICU with 8 beds. We are also excited to announce the ongoing construction of a new Cardiac ICU, which will add 6 more beds to our capacity.

Dr. Gibonce Mwakisambwe, a pioneering anesthesiologist and intensivist at MZRH, is the first locally trained intensivist in Tanzania from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS). His focus is on Critical Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), with special interests in Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS), Cardiac Intensive Care, and Global Anesthesia. Dr. Gibonce is a key figure in training non-physician anesthetists and medical students, contributing significantly to the Ministry of Health’s efforts in Obstetrics Anesthesia and Critical Care services across Tanzania since 2017.

Dr. Gibonce is actively seeking collaborations to enhance Critical Care training in LMICs, aiming to support the most vulnerable populations in Tanzania.

Dr. Amos Zacharia is a Pediatric Anesthesia Fellow currently at the University of Nairobi. Upon his return will be the first Pediatric Anesthesiologist at this Institution and one among few in the country. At the National level he is a Deputy General Secretary of the Society of Anesthesiologists of Tanzania (SATA). Globally he is currently saving at the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists (WFSA) as a member in the Education Committee. He is a committed Pediatric Anesthesiologist in ensuring the safety and quality of anesthesia provision in this young population. He has offered many training programs and mentorship to non-physician anesthetists within the country and outside the country especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Dr. Letisia Frostan Komba- a young and enthusiastic Anesthesiologist at MZRH. She has a massive interests in Pain management and Quality Improvement Projects in the theater. Her experience in mentorship and training is known all over the country. She saves in the National team of specialists who offer mentorships on Safe Surgery and Safe Anesthesia. The hospital enjoys her unique character and expertize especially in cardiothoracic surgeries and Obstetric Anesthesia.

At MZRH’s Anesthesiology Department, we are committed to excellence in care, education, and research, striving to make a profound impact on the health and well-being of our community. Join us in our mission to provide outstanding anesthesiology and critical care services, uplifting lives every day.