St. Martin's Hospital Kipatimu (under the Bishop of Lindi Diocese in partnership with the Kilwa District Council) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your health and personal data[cite: 1]. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect patient information through our digital platforms and physical health facility operations.
To provide high-quality medical services across our departments (including Out-Patient, In-Patient, Laboratory, Pharmacy, CTC, and RCH)[cite: 1], we collect necessary health and personal details, which may include:
Your personal and health information is strictly utilized to improve healthcare delivery and administration, including:
We maintain robust security controls to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration of patient files. All medical staff—including doctors, laboratory technologists, and administrative personnel—are bound by professional medical secrecy laws and hospital ethics[cite: 1].
You hold the right to privacy regarding your health status and information. Specifically, you have the right to:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices or patient data protection, please contact our administrative office:
Administrative Officer (Afisa Tawala)
St. Martin's Hospital Kipatimu
P.O. Box 136 Kilwa Masoko, Lindi - Tanzania
Tel: +255717412024 / +255672084969
Email: kipatimu.hospital@yahoo.com