Tanzania’s Health Insurance eyes to cover 12,000 households in Arusha  

ARUSHA: OVER 12,000 households are expected to be reached by the Universal Health Insurance Program in Arusha Region, as part of the implementation of a pledge made by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, to citizens within the first 100 days of her leadership.

So far, 458 households living in vulnerable conditions have already been registered and issued with health insurance cards under the program, a move aimed at expanding access to healthcare services for financially disadvantaged citizens.

Speaking during a meeting that brought together District Commissioners of Arusha Region and officials from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), Arusha Regional Commissioner Amos Makalla said the program is intended to ensure that every citizen can access healthcare services easily without facing financial barriers.

ALSO READ: NHIF eases path to universal health coverage

RC Makalla added that the Universal Health Insurance Program focuses on ensuring equitable access to healthcare services, strengthening preventive healthcare for citizens, and reducing the burden of medical costs on families and households.

He further called on District Commissioners and leaders at all levels in Arusha Region to intensify public awareness efforts so that more citizens can enrol in the program, emphasizing that good health is a key foundation for community development and national economic growth.