Who We Are
Zanzibar Home Nursing Care was founded with a simple mission: to bring professional, dignified nursing care directly to the place where people feel safest, their home.
Founded by Benedetta Bardazza, a registered nurse with over 15 years of experience, Zanzibar Home Nursing Care was created to support families, residents and visitors who need reliable healthcare outside of the hospital.
Today, our dedicated team of licensed nurses provides home-based care across Zanzibar, including wound care, chronic disease support, elder care, post-hospitalisation care and other essential nursing services.
“Our mission is simple, bring professional, compassionate healthcare to every home across Zanzibar.”
— Benedetta Bardazza, Founder
What We Do
We provide professional nursing care at home, hotel, residence or workplace across Zanzibar.
Our services include one-time procedures such as wound dressing, injections, IV therapy and blood sampling, as well as ongoing care after hospitalisation, for chronic conditions and for elderly patients.
Every visit is carried out by a licensed nurse and tailored to the patient's needs.
Safe, reliable care wherever the patient feels most comfortable.
Meet the people behind the care
Benedetta Bardazza
CEO & Founder
Benedetta is the founder of Zanzibar Home Nursing Care and a highly experienced Registered Nurse with degrees in both Nursing and Biological Sciences and a Master's in Clinical Research. With over five years coordinating oncological clinical trials in Italy and more than eight years delivering care in Zanzibar, she brings exceptional clinical precision, professionalism and compassion to every patient. Benedetta founded Zanzibar Home Nursing Care with a mission to make high-quality, home-based nursing accessible across the island and to advance the professional development of the Zanzibari nursing community.
Qualifications
- 2018–Present — Founder & Nurse, Zanzibar Home Nursing Care, Zanzibar
- 2019 — Master's Degree in Clinical Research, Telematic University of Pegaso, Italy
- 2018–2021 — Volunteer Nurse, Health Improvement Project Zanzibar (HIPZ)
- 2012–2017 — Research Nurse Coordinator, IRCCS National Cancer Institute, Italy
- 2011 — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (110/110 cum laude), State University of Milan, Italy
- 2002 — Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, State University of Milan, Italy
Background & Expertise
- Founding and leading a professional home nursing organisation
- Direct patient assessment, medication administration and clinical procedures
- Oncological clinical trial coordination (Phase I, II and III)
- Maternity, neonatal and paediatric care in resource-limited settings
- Chronic disease support and treatment adherence monitoring
- Wound management and infection prevention
- Development of clinical protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR & AED) and emergency response
- Telemedicine and remote care
- Team leadership, training and mentoring of nursing staff
Languages
Italian, English and Swahili
Stella Tarimo Osward
Registered Nurse (NO)
Stella is a dedicated Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and solid clinical experience across hospital and community-based care settings. She has worked with medical and surgical patients of diverse nationalities and brings a calm, professional and compassionate approach to every visit. Her background includes high-responsibility settings such as paediatric and neonatal intensive care, where precision, attentiveness and teamwork are essential.
Qualifications
- 2024–Present — Registered Nurse, MedExpress Hospital, Zanzibar
- 2023–2024 — Midwife / Helping Mothers Survive Certification, American Academy of Paediatrics
- 2023–2024 — Registered Nurse, Mt. Meru Regional Referral Hospital, Arusha
- 2018–2022 — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), Catholic University of Health and Allied Science (BUGANDO), Mwanza
Background & Expertise
- Wound care, suturing and dressing (septic and aseptic)
- Medication administration and IV therapy
- Catheter insertion and care
- Nasogastric tube insertion and management
- Vital signs monitoring and clinical documentation
- Blood sampling and phlebotomy
- Paediatric and neonatal intensive care (PICU & NICU)
- Patient triage and emergency stabilisation
- Infection control and patient safety
- Patient and family health education
Languages
Swahili and English
Odas Osward Marcel
Registered Nurse (NO)
Odas is a highly competent Registered Nurse with solid experience in Surgical Intensive Care Units, inpatient hospital services, and community-based home nursing care. He has demonstrated ability to manage critically ill patients, deliver safe medication administration, monitor complex clinical conditions and respond effectively to medical emergencies. With a strong background in patient education and chronic disease management, Odas brings professionalism, clinical precision and compassionate care to every home visit.
Qualifications
- 2024–2026 — Surgical ICU Nurse, Lumumba Regional Referral Hospital, Zanzibar
- 2024–2026 — Home Care Nurse, Zanzibar Home Nursing Care
- 2023 — STOP THE BLEED Certification, American College of Surgeons
- 2019–2023 — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), University of Dodoma (UDOM)
Background & Expertise
- Surgical ICU patient monitoring and critical care
- Safe medication administration and IV therapy
- Wound care and infection prevention
- Vital signs monitoring and clinical documentation
- Chronic disease management and home nursing care
- Patient and caregiver health education
- Basic life support and hemorrhage control
- Multidisciplinary teamwork and emergency response
Languages
Swahili and English
Luca De Fino
Field Nurse — Home Care
Luca De Fino is the co-founder and CEO of Zedlab, an integrated marketing and apparel lab in Michamvi Pingwe, Zanzibar, where brand and business strategy meet in-house production through screen printing and embroidery. He builds for Zanzibar's entrepreneurial scene, connecting identity to commercial goals and turning meaningful ideas into wearable, working assets.