DODOMA, Nov. 6 -- THE Tanzanian government aims to increase the number of Tanzanians benefiting from Universal Health Insurance (UHI) to 25 million by June 2027 as part of efforts to expand access to healthcare and protect citizens from the financial burden of medical expenses.

Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa announced the target while addressing MPs during a seminar on the implementation of the second phase of the Universal Health Insurance programme held in Parliament in Dodoma.

He said the second phase, which began on October 22, 2026, seeks to enrol citizens who can afford to pay for their health insurance while maintaining government-funded coverage for those who cannot afford the premiums.

Mr Mchengerwa said the government had...