Healthcare System Overview
Tanzania operates a mixed healthcare system with both public and private facilities. The quality and availability of medical services vary significantly between urban and rural areas.
Public Hospitals
- Lower cost but often crowded
- Basic to intermediate care
- Longer waiting times
- Available in most areas
Private Hospitals
- Higher standard of care
- Modern equipment
- Shorter waiting times
- English-speaking staff
Major Medical Facilities
- Dar es Salaam
- Aga Khan Hospital
- Muhimbili National Hospital
- Hindu Mandal Hospital
- Arusha
- Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre
- Mount Meru Regional Hospital
Health Insurance
International Coverage
- Recommended for expats
- Coverage for evacuation
- Access to private hospitals
- Cost: $100-300 monthly
Local Insurance
- National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)
- Limited coverage
- Mainly public facilities
- Cost: 3-6% of salary
Common Health Considerations
- Required Vaccinations
- Yellow Fever
- Hepatitis A & B
- Typhoid
- COVID-19
- Preventive Measures
- Malaria prophylaxis
- Water purification
- Food safety
Emergency Services
- Emergency numbers
- General Emergency: 112
- Police: 999
- Ambulance services available through major hospitals
- Air Ambulance Services
- AMREF Flying Doctors
- International evacuation services