The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) held a workshop with editors and journalists focused on universal health insurance, with Insurance Commissioner Dr Baghayo Saqware urging media professionals to prioritise investigative reporting in the insurance sector. He also committed the Authority’s cooperation to support such reporting. TIRA’s support is intended to include financial assistance to help enable investigative work that can expose insurance fraud and strengthen the insurance market. The session, held on 2 February 2026 in Dar es Salaam, was officiated by Minister of Health Mohamed Mchengerwa and attended by NHIF, Muhimbili National Hospital, the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute and other stakeholders.
Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority 2026-02-03
Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority urges investigative reporting on insurance and offers financial support to help uncover fraud
The Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) held a workshop with media professionals to emphasize investigative reporting's importance in the insurance sector. Insurance Commissioner Dr. Baghayo Saqware pledged TIRA's support, including financial assistance, to expose insurance fraud and enhance market strength. The event, on 2 February 2026 in Dar es Salaam, was officiated by Minister of Health Mohamed Mchengerwa and attended by key stakeholders.