Tanzania Private Sector Health Assessment

Abstract

This study assesses the Tanzania private health sector, conducted by the SHOPS project and the IFC-World Bank Health in Africa Initiative in 2012. The assessment shows that, although Tanzania has already accomplished much in this area, with a strong existing policy environment and political will from all sectors, there are still numerous challenges in building sustainable and enduring partnerships. Recommendations are emphasised on taking actionable steps for the public and private sectors to fully leverage private sector resources and achieve national health goals in HIV/ AIDS, reproductive and child health, malaria, and tuberculosis.