NHIF partners with Aga Khan Hospital for cancer treatment

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) of Tanzania has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Aga Khan Hospital to provide specialized cancer treatment services to its members. The agreement was signed by NHIF Director General Dr. Irene Isaka and Aga Khan East Africa CEO Dr. Zeenat Sulaiman.

Under this partnership, NHIF members can access outpatient cancer services, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy, at Aga Khan Hospital facilities in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza, as well as 14 associated clinics across the country. The initiative aims to expand access to advanced medical expertise and technology as part of Tanzania’s broader goal of achieving universal health coverage.

This development follows government efforts to increase cancer prevention and treatment capacity. Recent progress in the country includes an increase in radiotherapy centers and expanded access to diagnostic technologies such as PET-Scans and MRI.