Tanzania has achieved a significant milestone in its healthcare sector, with over 463,000 citizens now receiving medical services under the newly launched Universal Health Insurance (UHI) program, Minister for Health Mohamed Mchengerwa announced to parliament on Monday that the initiative has already reached 172,297 households nationwide.
Backed by 48.8 billion Tanzanian shillings (approximately $18.7 million) in government funding, the program is designed to provide reliable healthcare access to vulnerable populations, To facilitate this massive rollout, the government has registered 14,310 new health professionals and accredited over 3,600 health service centers and 330 pharmacies to bring essential services closer to local communities.
This expansion is part of a broader strategy to build a resilient health system focused on equity and accessibility.
Minister Mchengerwa emphasized that 654 private health centers have undergone rigorous inspections to ensure compliance with medical standards and ethical practices as coverage widens.
The UHI program stands as a cornerstone of Tanzania’s social and economic development agenda for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, aiming to mitigate the financial burden of medical costs on low-income families.
By integrating both public and private sectors into this framework, Tanzania is making steady progress toward achieving universal health coverage and improving the overall quality of life for its citizens.
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