The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Tanzania has signed an agreement with Aga Khan Hospital Dar es Salaam, enabling the hospital to provide cancer treatment services to NHIF members. This partnership aims to expand access to specialized care, particularly services requiring advanced expertise and technology. The agreement was signed by NHIF Director General Dr. Irene C. Isaka and Aga Khan East Africa Chief Executive Officer Dr. Zeenat Sulaiman on September 25, 2026.
The agreement builds on the longstanding cooperation between NHIF and Aga Khan Hospital, and aligns with the Government's Universal Health Insurance plan, which seeks to ensure equal and timely access to healthcare. NHIF Director General Dr. Isaka emphasized that the partnership is an important step towards strengthening access to specialized cancer treatment through the fund's network of healthcare providers. This move is expected to improve the range and quality of services available to NHIF members.
Under the agreement, NHIF members will have access to outpatient cancer services at Aga Khan hospitals in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza, as well as 14 clinics. The services will include radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and members will be able to attend cancer clinics at the hospital and receive treatment in accordance with the fund's procedures, conditions, and guidelines. This expanded access to cancer care is expected to benefit thousands of NHIF members across Tanzania.
Aga Khan East Africa Chief Executive Officer Dr. Zeenat Sulaiman expressed her institution's commitment to the partnership, highlighting the importance of public and private institutions working together to strengthen healthcare services. Dr. Sulaiman emphasized that Aga Khan Hospital will continue to use its expertise, technology, and experience to provide cancer care in line with professional standards. This partnership demonstrates the potential for collaboration between public and private healthcare providers in Tanzania.
The NHIF-Aga Khan Hospital partnership is a significant step towards improving access to specialized healthcare services in Tanzania. With cancer being a major health concern in the country, this agreement is expected to make a positive impact on the lives of many Tanzanians. NHIF members will benefit from access to high-quality cancer care, and the partnership is expected to contribute to the overall improvement of healthcare services in the country.
NHIF has expressed its commitment to working with healthcare providers across Tanzania to expand access to services, improve quality of care, and ensure that members receive treatment efficiently and in accordance with required standards. The fund continues to strengthen its network of healthcare providers, with the aim of ensuring that members have access to a wide range of healthcare services. This partnership with Aga Khan Hospital is just one example of NHIF's efforts to improve healthcare in Tanzania.
The partnership between NHIF and Aga Khan Hospital is a positive development in Tanzania's healthcare sector. With the agreement in place, NHIF members can now access cancer treatment services at Aga Khan hospitals and clinics, marking a significant expansion of healthcare services in the country. Key aspects of the partnership include expanded access to cancer care, improved quality of care, and strengthened cooperation between public and private healthcare providers.
Key points
- NHIF partners with Aga Khan Hospital to offer cancer treatment services to members
- Partnership aims to expand access to specialized care, particularly services requiring advanced expertise and technology
- Agreement builds on longstanding cooperation between NHIF and Aga Khan Hospital, aligning with Tanzania's Universal Health Insurance plan
