Tanzania Increases Coastal Vaccination by Launching a Million-Dollar Naval Fleet

Posted on :Tuesday , 5th May 2026

In order to provide life-saving vaccination services to the underprivileged island and coastal communities in the Pwani (Coast) Region, the Tanzanian government has formally launched a fleet of seven medical boats. Geographical isolation will no longer be a barrier to immunization according to the 1.1 billion Tanzanian Shillings project, which marks a major advancement in the country's "last-mi. . .

Medical Tourism Generates Economic Benefits for Tanzania

Posted on :Tuesday , 5th May 2026

In an effort to boost the health sector's contribution to the country's economy, the Tanzanian government is still putting strategic measures into place to encourage medical tourism in the country.

During the 13th Parliament, Third Meeting, Fourth Sitting in Dodoma, Deputy Minister for Health Florence Samizi made this statement in response to a query from Special Seats Member of Parliame. . .

Tanzania Collaborates with AXA Health International to Expedite its Global Expansion

Posted on :Tuesday , 7th April 2026

AXA Health International, which runs the AXA worldwide Healthcare brand, has announced a new partnership with Alliance Insurance Corporation Limited and MIC Global Risks in Tanzania, expanding its worldwide reach and footprint throughout Africa.

Businesses, expats and professionals who go abroad will be able to take use of AXA Global Healthcare's Global Executive Health Plan . . .

The Ministry Starts a New Schistosomiasis Treatment Program for Children

Posted on :Friday , 6th March 2026

The 18-month pilot project will be carried out in a few chosen district councils in the Mwanza, Simiyu, and Kigoma areas in collaboration with UNDP, WHO, Japan and the GHIT Fund. 

At the project's debut in Mwanza City over the weekend, Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, stated that Sengerema, Itilima and Kigoma-Ujiji Municipal are the district. . .

Affordable Healthcare for all Tanzanians To be Ensured by UHI

Posted on :Friday , 6th February 2026

As the national launch draws near, the government has confirmed that the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) will ensure that every Tanzanian has equitable and reasonably priced access to healthcare, signifying a significant change in the nation's healthcare system.

Speaking at a recent strategic meeting with frontline medical staff and executives from Ministry of Health institutions at . . .