For the 2026–2027 fiscal year, Tanzania's Minister of Health, Mohamed Mchengerwa, presented a TZS 1.8 trillion budget, of which TZS 1.15 trillion (64%) was allocated to development. The budget supports the ongoing implementation of universal health insurance, a new TZS 1.2 trillion Muhimbili National Hospital, and a pharmaceutical manufacturing initiative aimed at achieving 80% self-sufficiency in healthcare goods by 2030. In May 2026, in.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 6th July 2026

Proparco is pleased to announce that Tibu Health, a Kenyan healthtech start-up, will receive funding. The money, awarded through the Bridge Fund by Digital Africa facility, will help expedite the development of its proximity integrated clinics and enhance access to healthcare for marginalized populations. Jason Carmichael founded Tibu Health, a Kenyan start-up focused on providing accessible and reasonably priced basic healthcare, in 2020..... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 6th July 2026

Muthomi Njuki, the governor of Tharaka Nithi, has unveiled a number of ground-breaking initiatives in sports, healthcare and youth development with the goal of enhancing livelihoods and increasing possibilities for County inhabitants. Speaking at the official ending ceremony of the county's two-day cultural festival at Mugona Grounds in Maara Constituency, Deputy Governor Njuki stated that his administration is still dedicated to.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 9th June 2026

In order to assess the health sector's performance for 2025 and establish priorities for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, government officials, development partners, non-state actors and the business sector gathered at the 25th Joint Annual Health Sector Technical Review Meeting (JAHS–TRM) in Dodoma. "Accelerating achievement of Universal Health Coverage through Transformative Leadership, Accountability and Digital Innovation in Ensuring.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 9th June 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-mile" health delivery policy.Accessibility to basic.... Read more »

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 Parliament Catherine Canute Joachim.Dr. Samizi responded on behalf.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 5th May 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 (GEHP) thanks to the partnership, which will improve access to.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 7th April 2026

On April 2, 2026, the Lea Salama Maternal and neonatal Health (MNH) Project was introduced as a new maternal and neonatal health effort.In an effort to reduce Kenya's consistently high rates of maternal and newborn death, this is aimed at Nairobi and Kwale Counties. According to data from 2019, Kenya's maternal mortality ratio is currently 355 deaths per 100,000 live births, while the neonatal mortality rate is 21 per 1,000 live.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 7th April 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 councils that are being targeted.He claims that the.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 6th March 2026

The WHO-MPP mRNA Technology Transfer Project, a significant step toward improved vaccine production and enhanced health sovereignty, was formally launched in Nairobi, Kenya.With the inauguration, Kenya becomes one of just five African nations chosen to take part in the WHO-MPP Program, demonstrating the country's expanding potential and aspirations in biomanufacturing.According to the Kenya BioVax Institute, the program's goal is to provide.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 6th March 2026

The United States and Kenya have reaffirmed their strong bilateral partnership, with a renewed focus on expanding trade relations and moving forward with negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement that could drastically alter investment flows, digital commerce and tariffs between the two nations. President William Ruto and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, who is now in Kenya on a two-day official visit, held.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 12th February 2026

In order to increase access to emergency medical care for pregnant mothers and babies, especially in isolated areas of Laikipia North where bad roads and long travel times to hospitals continue to be significant obstacles, the Laikipia County Government has introduced a new fleet of motorcycle ambulances.Launched on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the project aims to save lives by facilitating faster medical response in remote locations where.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 6th February 2026