Tanzania launches essential health insurance fund for underprivileged citizens

Minister for health  Mohamed Mchengerwa addresses a national working session in Dodoma on January 23, 2026, on the implementation of Universal Health Insurance. PHOTO | COURTESY

By Katare Mbashiru

Dodoma. The Government of Tanzania has officially announced the commencement of the Essential Health Insurance Services Fund for underprivileged citizens, alongside the registration process under the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) initiative.