Vertex Hospital sits on the highway linking Tanzania to the Tunduma border with Zambia, in Makambako, Njombe Region. It is one of only a few hospitals serving a rapidly growing catchment of roughly 250,000 people, and the closest full-service facility for a wide radius of surrounding communities.
Vertex Hospital is a 70-bed regional healthcare facility providing essential services to underserved and rural communities in Tanzania's Southern Highlands. It sits roughly 650 km from Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, along a major transport corridor that drives constant demand for care β from routine outpatient visits to emergency referrals.
The area faces real healthcare pressure: a limited number of hospitals and health centres, delayed referrals from overburdened primary facilities, a high prevalence of HIV and other infectious disease, and rising maternal and child health needs. Vertex Hospital was built to absorb that pressure directly.
To be Tanzania's trusted leader in compassionate, innovative, and accessible healthcare.
To provide quality, affordable, and patient-centred care through modern technology and skilled professionals.
Detailed information on what we offer, how long it takes, indicative costs, and when each service is available.
Walk-in and scheduled consultations with a general practitioner.
Comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning by our resident medical officers. Includes vitals, history taking, physical examination and prescription where indicated.
Book this service βAntenatal, delivery and postnatal care.
Full antenatal clinic, skilled birth attendance in our labour ward, caesarean capability, postnatal reviews and family planning counselling.
Book this service βElective and emergency surgical procedures.
Minor and major general surgery β hernia repair, appendectomy, caesarean section, wound debridement, lump excision and emergency laparotomy.
Book this service βDiagnosis and management of adult medical conditions.
Care for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease and other chronic or acute adult conditions, with laboratory and imaging support on site.
Book this service βCare for infants, children and adolescents.
Growth monitoring, immunisation, management of childhood illnesses, neonatal care and referral for specialist paediatric cases.
Book this service βHaematology, biochemistry, microbiology and rapid tests.
Full-service laboratory with same-day results for most routine tests. Includes malaria, HIV, TB, CBC, LFTs, RFTs, urinalysis and culture.
Book this service βX-ray, ultrasound and basic imaging.
Digital X-ray, abdominal and obstetric ultrasound, and ECG. Reports issued same day by our radiographer and reviewed by the medical team.
Book this service βDispensing and medication counselling.
On-site pharmacy stocked with essential medicines, with pharmacist-led counselling on dosage, interactions and adherence.
Book this service βDental consultation, extraction and oral health.
Dental check-ups, scaling, fillings, extractions and oral health education by our dental therapist.
Book this service β24/7 emergency transport and referral.
Equipped ambulance with trained crew for emergency response, inter-facility transfers and referrals to higher-level centres.
Book this service βMobile clinics and health education.
Scheduled outreach visits to surrounding villages providing screening, immunisation, health education and referral.
Book this service βPreventive check-ups and screening packages.
General wellness screening including BP, blood sugar, BMI, and selected tests. Suitable for pre-employment, insurance, and routine check-ups.
Book this service βAnnouncements, outreach and scheduled operations relating to this facility.
Mobile clinic visiting surrounding villages with screening, immunisation and maternal health services.
Our mobile clinic team will visit surrounding Njombe villages offering free screening, immunisation, antenatal checks and referrals. Exact village schedule available at the hospital reception.
Free blood pressure, blood sugar and HIV screening, plus health education. Open to all residents.
Vertex Hospital Makambako, in partnership with district health authorities, is running a free community screening day. Services include BP and blood sugar checks, HIV testing and counselling, and maternal health education. Walk in β no appointment required.
Elective caesarean sections scheduled for the week. Emergency cases handled 24/7.
Elective caesarean sections for week 40 are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Expectant mothers should confirm attendance with the maternity desk. Emergency caesarean capability remains available 24/7.
Our newly equipped dental unit offers consultations, scaling, fillings and extractions.
The new dental unit at Vertex Hospital is now accepting patients. Services include dental check-ups, scaling and polishing, fillings, extractions and oral health education. Book ahead for non-emergency visits.
Applications open for clinical and public-health volunteer placements starting Q4 2026.
We are accepting applications for short- and long-term volunteer placements in clinical service delivery, teaching, capacity building and research. Placements include accommodation, meals during working hours, and local transport.
Vertex Hospital runs an international volunteer and partnership programme, bringing specialist clinicians, general practitioners, nurses, midwives, students and public health professionals into the hospital for short- and long-term placements.
Book online or call the main Vertex Group Experts line and our team will connect you to the right department.