Unguja. Hussein Abdallah, 30, a resident of Rahaleo in Mjini Magharibi Region, popularly known as Mauzinde, has been left in great pain after he was brutally attacked by unknown assailants.
According to reports, the attack occurred around 9:00 pm on Sunday,June 2, in the Kibele area of South Unguja’s Central District.
Abdallah was reportedly tortured and had both his ears severed before he was abandoned in the Kibele forest reserve.
Graphic images circulating on social media show Abdallah bloodied and helpless in a hospital bed.
The motive behind the attack remains unclear. As of now, Abdallah’s assailants haven’t been apprehended.
Following the assault, Abdallah was first taken to the Mwera Pongwe District Hospital. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to Mnazimmoja Hospital for further treatment.
Daniel Shila, the Police Commander for the South Unguja Region, confirmed the incident to The Citizen on June 3.
However, citing his current involvement in a leadership convoy, Commander Shila was unable to provide further details at the time. He promised to offer more information later.
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The bank’s Head of Marketing and Communications Stanley Kafu unveiled this when introducing Exim Bima Festival 2024 as a platform for bringing together individuals, organisations and various sectors for raising the funds.
“Exim’s initiative aligns with the government’s broader goals to ensure that every citizen has access to quality healthcare, including mental health services,” he said.
The initiative, which is one of the events for celebrating the bank’s 27th anniversary is scheduled for Wednesday this week in Dar es Salaam.
Mr Kafu highlights that this year’s festival is not only about raising awareness of the importance of insurance in the society but also focuses on enhancing access to mental health services and improving the overall well-being of the nation.
Statistics from the Ministry of Health shows a staggering 82 per cent increase in mental health cases over the past decade.
Mental cases have risen from 386,358 in 2012 to 2,102,726 in 2021, making the need for mental health services more urgent than ever.
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Unfortunately, the country’s ability to address this growing challenge is hindered by a shortage of mental health professionals, infrastructure, medical equipment and essential medication.
For example, out of the 28 regions in the country, only five have facilities that provide adequate mental health services.
The most affected group is the youth aged 15 to 39, who represent the nation’s workforce, underscoring the need for intensified efforts to safeguard this generation for Tanzania’s future well-being and development.
Mr Kafu said by improving mental health services, Exim aims to contribute to the creation of a network of communities that can access care quickly and affordably.
Exim Insurance Department Manager Tike Mwakyoma said they are appreciating the support from partners in the insurance industry, who have stood by them since the last festival.
“Let’s continue this unity for the development of all Tanzanians and our nation as a whole,” the manager said.
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