DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 30 -- AS Tanzania advances steadily toward the full realisation of Universal Health Insurance (UHI), the country is entering a transformative phase in its pursuit of equitable, affordable and quality healthcare for all citizens.

At the heart of this national effort is the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA), which continues to play a central role in translating policy commitments into practical, enforceable action. Through regulation, public education and institutional reforms, the Authority is ensuring that the promise of universal health coverage becomes a lived reality rather than a distant aspiration.

This progress follows the official commencement of UHI implementation on Monday, January 26, 2026 as a...