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Hospital Wishlist For A Greener Zanzibar
Healing People, Protecting the Planet
Zanzibar's natural beauty is under threat. Climate change, plastic pollution, rising temperatures, and sea-level rise are affecting our air, water, and health. As a healthcare provider, we don’t just treat illness — we fight for a healthier planet too.
WHY WE CARE:
Climate Change = Health Crisis
- More heat-related illnesses.
- Rising mosquito-borne diseases (like malaria and dengue)
- Poor air quality = more respiratory problems.
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Rising Sea Levels = Flooded Hospitals
- Coastal erosion is washing away access roads.
- Saltwater threatens clean water sources.
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Extreme Weather = Disaster Risk
- Storms damage infrastructure and increase emergencies.
- Power outages risk patient lives and critical care.
OUR WISHLIST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION:
- Solar Panels & Backup Power – Sustainable energy for reliable care.
- Eco-Friendly Medical Waste Disposal Systems – Safer, cleaner waste. management
- Rainwater Harvesting Systems – Clean water in every season.
- Tree Planting Initiatives in Hospital Grounds – Cooler, greener spaces for. recovery
- Recyclable Medical Supplies & Green Procurement – Reducing hospital plastic use.
- Training for Green Health Practices – Empowering staff to protect patients and the planet
- Electric Ambulances or Bikes for Outreach – Clean transport for rural healthcare
- Climate-Resilient Infrastructure – Stronger buildings, fewer disruptions
YOUR SUPPORT = DOUBLE THE IMPACT
When you help us green our hospital, you protect both lives and nature.
Let’s make Zanzibar’s hospitals part of the climate solution.
Together, we heal. Together, we protect.
Join us in building a healthier, greener Zanzibar.
