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Tanzania Starts Universal Health Insurance Scheme With TZS 150,000 Annual Household Premium
Tanzania has rolled out its Universal Health Insurance Scheme, effective January 26, 2026, requiring households of up to six members to pay TZS 150,000 annually. Vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities, continue to be financed by the government.
Tanzania Shifts Policy to Boost Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing With Fast-Track Investment Approvals
The Government of Tanzania has shifted policy to accelerate local pharmaceutical manufacturing. A fast-track investment approval system has been introduced to attract domestic and international investors, aiming to strengthen health security, promote technology transfer, and expand production capacity in line with global standards.
Tanzania Issues Directive to Expand Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing with Investment Opportunities List in 21 Days
Tanzania's Ministry of Health has issued a directive to implement a national strategy that expands local pharmaceutical and health product manufacturing. The government aims to reduce import dependency, enhance supply security, and expedite investor facilitation through new coordination structures.
Tanzania Secures USD 55.9M in Health Basket Fund for 2025/26 to Strengthen Primary Healthcare and Health Systems
Tanzania secured USD 55.9M from development partners under the Health Basket Fund for 2025/26, marking a 20% increase from 2022/23. The funds will support over 7,300 health facilities nationwide through direct financing, advance universal health coverage, and strengthen maternal and child healthcare services.
Tanzania Health Budget 2025/26 Targets 28,000 Health Workers, 9 Referral Hospitals, AI Investment, Local Drug and ARV Manufacturing Amid Donor Policy Shifts
Tanzania Health budget 2025–2026 includes training 28,000 health workers, expanding specialist services to 9 referral hospitals, investing in AI-based systems, and revitalizing local pharmaceutical production with ARV manufacturing in Arusha, while addressing foreign donor policy changes.
Tanzania to Open Largest Kidney Transplant Center in Sub-Saharan Africa with Support from Japan
A TZS 28 billion kidney transplant center will be built at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma. The facility will be the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa and offer training for doctors across the continent.
China Grants TZS 185 Billion to Tanzania for Heart Institute Expansion and Technical Cooperation
Tanzania will receive TZS 185 billion in Chinese grants for the expansion of the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute and for economic and technical cooperation. The agreements were signed on 21 May 2025 in Dodoma by the governments of Tanzania and China.
Reflections on U.S. Foreign Aid Shifts: Lessons for Tanzania’s Economic and Policy Adaptation
The Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) has published a policy advisory analyzing the impact of U.S. foreign aid shifts on Tanzania. The advisory highlights risks to key sectors such as health, education, and agriculture, while offering recommendations for economic and policy adaptation.
Tanzanians Highlight Public Health as Top Priority Despite Government Efforts: Afrobarometer Survey Conducted by REPOA
A new Afrobarometer survey by REPOA highlights Tanzanians' perceptions of public health, showing that 45% consider it the top priority for government action. The findings reveal disparities in access to health care and affordability concerns, especially in rural areas.
Tanzania and Japan Sign TZS 27.3 Billion Health Sector Support Agreement
Tanzania and Japan have signed a TZS 27.3 billion agreement to enhance maternal and child healthcare services through the procurement of modern medical equipment for seven referral hospitals.