Once the decision was made, BEGECA was entrusted with the task of purchasing and transporting the vehicle, ensuring that all necessary import documentation, shipping arrangements, and customs clearances were handled smoothly. The vehicle was carefully transported from the manufacturer to the port, then shipped and delivered to Bukumbi Hospital.
The acquisition of the Toyota Land Cruiser Hard Top has significantly enhanced the hospital’s operational capabilities. It now plays a crucial role in emergency medical response, outreach programs, and transportation of patients and medical personnel, thereby improving the overall healthcare delivery in the region.
Bukumbi hospital is a non-profit organization owned by Catholic Archdiocese of Mwanza. It was initially established in the early 1990's by the Missionaries of Africa (also known as "White Fathers") as dispensary. The existing hospital buildings were built early 1950’s.
The hospital is located about 30 km from Mwanza city, north eastern part of Misungwi district, two kilometer along Lake Victoria shore. It has bed capacity of 150 beds serving an average of 25,000 to 30,000 patients annually. These patients of different ethnic backgrounds, different areas inside and outside Mwanza region.
The hospital caters for medical, surgical, obstetric and gynaecology, paediatric, OPD,RCH emergency. Other services include laboratory, pharmacy, imaging, radiology, outreach and others.