Tanzania's universal health insurance scheme comes into effect

By Sarah Si | 29 Jan 2026

The Government of Tanzania has commenced the country's Universal Health Insurance Scheme, also known as Bima ya Afya kwa Wote. It came into effect on 26 January 2026.

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