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The Government of Tanzania is finalizing regulations for the Universal Health Insurance legislation to facilitate its effective implementation, including the setting up of funds to support vulnerable groups. Ridhiwani Kikwete, the Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities state minister in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) made this statement.
The guidelines were prepared by the Association of Employers Tanzania (ATE) in partnership with various stakeholders, including the International Labour Organization (ILO). Stressing the importance of health for all, he said that the government enacted laws during fiscal 2023/24 to improve access to quality health services, an initiative geared to provide equitable healthcare access for all.
Those most at risk of being marginalized are especially targeted, as by establishing a sustainable framework for universal health coverage, the government is committed to reducing health disparities, said the Minister. It focuses on improving overall public health and enhancing the well-being of every individual in the country, said the minister, affirming that the guidelines are vital for employees facing health challenges that hinder their performance.
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Many of these issues stem from employers prioritizing profit over the well-being of their workforce, which ultimately undermines employees’ ability to deliver productive services and achieve desired outcomes,” the minister intoned. Employers nationwide need to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, which aligns with ILO Convention on the issue that Tanzania ratified and is part of our laws.
