DODOMA, March 10 -- THE Tanzania government has enrolled more than 9,000 poor households in National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Dodoma Region, providing them with subsidised health insurance to improve access to medical care.

The households, comprising about 20,000 beneficiaries, now have their health insurance premiums fully covered by the government, enabling them to access medical services without financial constraints.

The NHIF Dodoma Regional Manager, Irene Katarahya revealed this while speaking to journalists during exhibitions marking the 100 days of President Samia Suluhu Hassans second-term administration.

Ms Katarahya said the identified households were registered under the Universal Health Insurance Programme, with the ...