RWANDA, Oct. 10 -- TANZANIA, Kenya and Rwanda have emerged as leading East African Community (EAC) member states in expanding health insurance coverage, increasing access to medical services through formal insurance schemes.

At the same time, the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has passed a resolution urging the EAC Council of Ministers to fast-track the implementation of universal health insurance across all member states to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare.

Presenting the motion during the fourth meeting of the fifth Parliament, Rwandan EALA Member Ambassador Fatma Ndangiza commended Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda for setting strong examples in promoting health insurance enrolment among their populations.

She said t...