Category: medical business

The biggest challenge in medicine and health sciences today is competition over collaboration.

We compete for patients, posts, prestige—and in the process, we fail to build sustainable, scalable businesses.
We blame systems, politics, or the economy—but rarely do we look inward.

We start businesses based on personal relationships instead of formal legal institutions. When those relationships fall apart, so do the businesses.

But these are just the surface issues. Here are deeper reasons why many doctors fail in business, and what we must do to rise above:

 

Problem: Lack of Collaboration (competition over collaboration).

 

 

We view each other as threats instead of allies. .

 

Solution: Build joint ventures, co-owned clinics, and cooperatives. Leverage each other’s expertise rather than duplicate efforts. Collaboration reduces cost, shares risk, and expands market reach., :

 

Problem: No Formal Legal Structures 

 

 

Most health businesses are founded on informal agreements between friends or partners. .

 

Solution: Solution: Register proper entities (Ltd/NGO/PLC), sign shareholder agreements, and define governance structures. Let the law secure your future—not personal trust alone., :

 

Problem: Poor Financial Literacy

 

Many doctors don’t understand business models, taxation, capital investment, or cash flow.

 

Solution: Get trained. Attend workshops. Hire accountants. Stop running your clinic like a hustle. Run it like a company.

 

Problem: Zero Marketing and Branding.

 

We believe “If I’m good, they will come.” But patients don’t know who you are.

 

Solution: Build your personal brand, get online, use testimonials, and communicate your value clearly. Let your name work even when you sleep.

 

Problem: No Long-Term Vision

 

Many doctors just want extra income. They never build systems that scale

 

Solution: Think beyond the room you consult in. Build an enterprise, create intellectual property, invest in tech, and train teams to deliver your model.

 

Want to go deeper?

 

Join our upcoming Master Class on Medical and Healthcare Business Modalities in Tanzania.
We’ll explore:

 

• How to legally structure your health business

• Successful case studies from Tanzanian practitioners

• Funding models and public-private partnerships

• How to brand, scale, and sustain your clinic or consultancy

• What NOT to do in healthcare entrepreneurship

 

Register Now: [Insert Your Link Here]
 For all medical professionals, students, and health entrepreneurs in Tanzania.
 Let’s stop surviving and start building.

 

 

TRAINING FEE: Tsh 100,000

Payment Options:

 

CRDB Bank:
Account Number: 0150740665000

Tube Medical Consultancy

 

CRDB LIPA Number: 11897790 

Tube Medical Consultancy 

 

M-PESA LIPA Number: 5806447 

Tube Medical Consultancy

 

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB): 7266197001
Issa Faustine Mbashu

 

Dr. Issa F.M. Mbashu
CEO | Founder, Tube Medical Consultancy
Executive director, Tusikilizwe- letusbeheard foundation

 Bringing Healthcare Home in Dar es Salaam – The Rise of Home Visits

 

 At Tube Medical Consultancy, we’ve discovered a powerful truth: convenience and quality care can go hand in hand. After extensive practice and patient feedback, our Home Visit services have emerged as one of our most valuable and impactful offerings — especially in the heart of Dar es Salaam.

 We’re now doubling down on these services, focusing specifically on four key locations where the need is greatest and patient response has been outstanding:.

 

 

• Kariakoo

• Mnazi Mmoja

• Upanga

• Posta

 

Why Home Visits?

 

Many people face difficulties visiting clinics or hospitals due to mobility issues, busy schedules, or chronic conditions. That’s why we bring expert medical care to your doorstep, where comfort meets quality.

 

Our Home Visit Services Include:

 

• General medical consultations

• Follow-up care and chronic disease management

• Vital signs monitoring

• Minor procedures (e.g. wound care, injections)

• Medication review and prescription refill

• Health education and lifestyle advice

• Lab sample collection (on appointment)

 

Benefits of Tube Medical Home Visits

 

•  Personalized Attention: You get undivided focus from a qualified medical doctor in a relaxed environment.

•  Convenience: No long commutes, no waiting rooms.

•  Safe & Private: Maintain your health with dignity, especially for elderly or recovering patients.

• Efficient & Time-Saving: Ideal for busy professionals, caregivers, and families.

 

How to Book a Home Visit

 

• Call or WhatsApp: +255 748 491 092

• Visit: https://tubemedical.co.tz/home-medical-services/

•   Email: info@tubemedical.co.tz

 

Serving the City’s Core

 

 Whether you’re a working professional in Posta, a family in Upanga, a business owner in Kariakoo, or a senior citizen in Mnazi Mmoja, we are now offering same-day or next-day appointments in your neighborhood.

Your health is our mission — and we’re just a call away.

 

Payment Options:

 

CRDB Bank:
Account Number: 0150740665000

Tube Medical Consultancy

 

CRDB LIPA Number: 11897790 

Tube Medical Consultancy 

 

M-PESA LIPA Number: 5806447 

Tube Medical Consultancy

 

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB): 7266197001
Issa Faustine Mbashu

 

Dr. Issa F.M. Mbashu
CEO | Founder, Tube Medical Consultancy
Executive director, Tusikilizwe- letusbeheard foundation

 

For too long, many medical professionals in Tanzania have hesitated to enter private practice or start health-related businesses—not due to lack of ideas or skills, but out of fear:

 

“What if I break a regulation?”
“What if I register the wrong type of facility?”
This fear is legitimate. But it should not paralyze us.

 

The good news is: the Tanzanian government has not only opened doors for private healthcare entrepreneurship—but is actively encouraging it. With clear policy reforms and regulatory updates, you can now build legal, scalable, and impactful healthcare businesses while remaining 100% compliant.

 

Why This Matters Now

 

 The Ministry of Health has introduced a guideline addendum to the Basic Standards for Health Facilities (BSHF) that aligns with Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This framework:

 

• Encourages private sector investment

• Clarifies staffing and supervision rules

• Formalizes new facility types like specialized hospitals, polyclinics, and CBR centers

• Allows part-time hiring and flexible staffing

 

These changes are designed to create jobs, improve access to care, and build strong legal institutions in health.

 

What Kind of Health Facilities Can Be Registered? 

Based on the latest regulatory update, here are some recognized facility types, who can register them, and what they must offer:

 

Facility Type	Who Can Register & Supervise	Core Staffing & Service Requirements
General Medical Clinic	Medical Doctor	OPD consultations, general diagnostics
General Polyclinic	Medical Doctor + Medical Specialists	General medicine + selected specialist services (No specialized services allowed here anymore)
Specialized Clinic	Medical Specialist (e.g., cardiologist, neurologist)	Focused services on one specialty like cardiology, nephrology, oncology, etc.
Comprehensive Dental Clinic	Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)	Basic dental services only – not specialized
Specialized Dental Clinic	DDS with specialist training	Root canals, surgeries, implants, orthodontics
Super Specialized Clinic	Super Specialist (e.g., nephrologist)	IVF, dialysis (must now be hospital-based)
Rehabilitation Facilities	Physiotherapist/OT/Rehab Physician	Includes CBR centers and occupational therapy clinics
Specialized Hospital / Multi-specialized Hospital	MD with required specialty registration and facility licensing	Advanced infrastructure, specialists in multiple fields, research capacity, and emergency care readiness

 

Who Can Supervise a Facility?

 

• One medical personnel may supervise only ONE facility now (down from 5).

• Nephrologists may supervise up to 3 dialysis centers.

• You may work part-time in up to 2 other facilities in addition to your ow

 

 

This is to ensure quality oversight and accountability across the healthcare system.

 

Key Takeaways for Healthcare Entrepreneurs

 

•  Register your facility legally—don’t operate in a gray zone. Formal registration protects you.

•  Understand the scope of services allowed at each facility level—e.g., don’t offer cardiology in a general clinic.

•  Choose the right supervising personnel—get registered specialists to back your services legally.

•  Use part-time roles to boost staffing—the law now allows flexible employment models.

•  Think long-term—build institutions, not informal setups based on relationships alone.

 

 

 

Want to Learn More?

 

We’re running a Master Class on Medical and Healthcare Business Modalities in Tanzania to help you:

 

• Understand these laws in detail

• Learn from real business examples

• Get templates, SOPs, and registration checklists

• Ask your own questions and get personalized guidance

 

Register Now: [Insert Your Link Here]
 For all medical professionals, students, and health entrepreneurs in Tanzania.
 Let’s stop surviving and start building.

 

 

TRAINING FEE: Tsh 100,000

Payment Options:

 

CRDB Bank:
Account Number: 0150740665000

Tube Medical Consultancy

 

CRDB LIPA Number: 11897790 

Tube Medical Consultancy 

 

M-PESA LIPA Number: 5806447 

Tube Medical Consultancy

 

• Diamond Trust Bank (DTB): 72661977001

• Issa Faustine Mbashu

 

• Contact Us:

 

• Email: drmbashu@tubemedical.co.tz

• Phone/WhatsApp: +255 748 491 092 +255 748 491 092

 

 

 

Build legally. Scale sustainably. Serve ethically.

 

 

 Let’s build healthcare enterprises that heal and empower our nation.

 

Dr. Issa F.M. Mbashu
CEO | Founder, Tube Medical Consultancy
Executive director, Tusikilizwe- letusbeheard foundation

The biggest challenge in medicine and health sciences today is competition over collaboration.

We compete for patients, posts, prestige—and in the process, we fail to build sustainable, scalable businesses.
We blame systems, politics, or the economy—but rarely do we look inward.

We start businesses based on personal relationships instead of formal legal institutions. When those relationships fall apart, so do the businesses.

But these are just the surface issues. Here are deeper reasons why many doctors fail in business, and what we must do to rise above:

 

Problem: Lack of Collaboration (competition over collaboration).

 

 

We view each other as threats instead of allies. .

 

Solution: Build joint ventures, co-owned clinics, and cooperatives. Leverage each other’s expertise rather than duplicate efforts. Collaboration reduces cost, shares risk, and expands market reach., :

 

Problem: No Formal Legal Structures 

 

 

Most health businesses are founded on informal agreements between friends or partners. .

 

Solution: Solution: Register proper entities (Ltd/NGO/PLC), sign shareholder agreements, and define governance structures. Let the law secure your future—not personal trust alone., :

 

Problem: Poor Financial Literacy

 

Many doctors don’t understand business models, taxation, capital investment, or cash flow.

 

Solution: Get trained. Attend workshops. Hire accountants. Stop running your clinic like a hustle. Run it like a company.

 

Problem: Zero Marketing and Branding.

 

We believe “If I’m good, they will come.” But patients don’t know who you are.

 

Solution: Build your personal brand, get online, use testimonials, and communicate your value clearly. Let your name work even when you sleep.

 

Problem: No Long-Term Vision

 

Many doctors just want extra income. They never build systems that scale

 

Solution: Think beyond the room you consult in. Build an enterprise, create intellectual property, invest in tech, and train teams to deliver your model.

 

Want to go deeper?

 

Join our upcoming Master Class on Medical and Healthcare Business Modalities in Tanzania.
We’ll explore:

 

• How to legally structure your health business

• Successful case studies from Tanzanian practitioners

• Funding models and public-private partnerships

• How to brand, scale, and sustain your clinic or consultancy

• What NOT to do in healthcare entrepreneurship

 

Register Now: [Insert Your Link Here]
 For all medical professionals, students, and health entrepreneurs in Tanzania.
 Let’s stop surviving and start building.

 

 

TRAINING FEE: Tsh 100,000

Payment Options:

 

CRDB Bank:
Account Number: 0150740665000

Tube Medical Consultancy

 

CRDB LIPA Number: 11897790 

Tube Medical Consultancy 

 

M-PESA LIPA Number: 5806447 

Tube Medical Consultancy

 

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB): 7266197001
Issa Faustine Mbashu

 

Dr. Issa F.M. Mbashu
CEO | Founder, Tube Medical Consultancy
Executive director, Tusikilizwe- letusbeheard foundation