Tanzania Health Budget: Path to Medical Transformation

Tanzania’s Ministry of Health unveiled its key priorities for implementation in the 2025-26 fiscal year as it aims to develop the country’s health sector.  The government allocated US$46 million to strengthen the provision of super-specialized medical services.

Priorities include the introduction of artificial intelligence integration into Radiology, anaesthesiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Urology, Haematology, maxillofacial surgery and liver transplant services.  This program will commence in government hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Iringa, Tabora, Kigoma and Kilimanjaro.

Other government priority development areas include health care professional career training and implementation of the Health Insurance Act.

Key business opportunities for U.S. companies in Tanzania’s health sector include:

1. Advanced Medical Equipment & Technology

• Supply of high-tech medical devices for liver transplant, joint replacement surgeries (shoulder, elbow, hip, knee), interventional neuro-radiology, and AI-assisted brain and spine surgeries.
• Opportunities for companies specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) healthcare solutions and navigation systems for surgeries.

2. Healthcare Infrastructure Development

• Participation in renovation and construction projects, such as the revamp of Muhimbili National Hospital and the prosthetics and orthotics manufacturing plant at KCMC Zonal Referral Hospital.
• Design and construction firms with healthcare facility expertise can find partnership or contracting opportunities.

3. Medical Training & Education

• Provision of training programs, e-learning platforms, and academic partnerships to support the government’s investment in mid-level, specialized, and super-specialized medical professionals.
• U.S. institutions can offer curricula, faculty exchange, and online certification.

4. Pharmaceuticals & Medical Supplies

• Supply of specialized medications, diagnostics, and treatment kits for communicable and non-communicable diseases, mental health, and traditional/alternative medicine integration.

5. Health Insurance & Health Financing Tech

• Collaboration on digital platforms and fintech solutions to support the implementation of Tanzania’s Universal Health Insurance Act, including insurance card management systems.

6. Telemedicine & ICT Solutions

• Expansion of digital health platforms, telemedicine services, and integrated health information systems, with potential demand for U.S. companies specializing in health IT and software integration.

7. Medical Tourism & Outreach Services

• Investment and collaboration in medical tourism infrastructure, mobile clinics, and international medical outreach programs.
• Opportunity for U.S. hospitals or healthcare chains to create referral partnerships or satellite services.

For additional business insights and to analyze your company’s prospects in this growing region, contact Commercial Specialist Athanasius Lupatu at the U.S. Commercial Service, U.S. Embassy, Dar es Salaam Athanasius.Lupatu@trade.gov.