At the Africa Financial Summit in Luanda, Angola, Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) Insurance Commissioner Dr. Baghayo A. Saqware emphasized the need for affordable packages under Tanzania's universal health insurance (UHI) program. Packages should reflect people's incomes to make coverage accessible to underserved groups, particularly people with low incomes and rural residents. The remarks follow the September 2026 launch of the program's second phase, when TIRA outlined its oversight role and responsibility for protecting participants' entitlements. Saqware called for closer cooperation between government, the private sector and insurance stakeholders, alongside technology and innovation, to extend health insurance access. TIRA's supervisory focus includes ensuring appropriate package pricing and services that meet people's needs.
Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority stresses affordable universal health insurance for underserved groups
At the Africa Financial Summit in Luanda, Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority Insurance Commissioner Dr. Baghayo A. Saqware stressed affordability under Tanzania's universal health insurance program. He emphasized packages aligned with people's incomes and greater use of technology and cooperation between government and the private sector to reach underserved groups, especially people with low incomes and rural residents.