The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority published an update on the expected impact of the Universal Health Insurance Act, framing it as a key driver of wider access to medical services through expanded health insurance coverage. The update was linked to the official launch of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) Board of Directors in Dodoma on 21 January 2025, which was attended by the Commissioner of Insurance. At the launch, the Minister of Health, Jenista Mhagama, tasked the NHIF board with ensuring citizens use existing medical services through health insurance. The Commissioner of Insurance, Dr Baghayo Saqware, set out the insurance sector’s steps toward implementing the Act and stressed the need for public-private cooperation to deliver healthcare access via insurance schemes. The update also cited market indicators, including insurance sector contribution to GDP of 2.01% by 2023, growth in insurance beneficiaries to 23 million (including health insurance) with an average annual increase of 29%, and a 24% increase in the number of insurance providers by 2024. The stated implementation focus is for health insurance providers to reach all Tanzanians, with the intended outcome of improving access to treatment without financial barriers.
Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority 2025-01-24
Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority highlights insurance sector growth and coordination to implement the Universal Health Insurance Act
The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority highlighted the Universal Health Insurance Act as pivotal for expanding medical service access through increased health insurance coverage. The launch of the National Health Insurance Fund Board of Directors emphasized public-private cooperation to enhance healthcare access. Key market indicators include a 2.01% insurance sector GDP contribution by 2023 and 29% annual growth in insurance beneficiaries.