ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK ON HEALTH CARE FINANCING IN TANZANIA WITH SPECIAL FOCUS ON COMMUNITY HEALTH FUND

Abstract

This article is an analysis of health financing in Tanzania by reflecting the position of social health insurance through Community Health Fund (CHF). It links the concepts of national budget, pooling and allocation of health funds with health care financing. Various forms of health financing such as taxation, user fees and health insurance are discussed and a conclusion is made to the effect that financing of health sector by taxation has failed leading to introduction of other forms such as user fees and health insurance. As part of health insurance, the article categorically holds the view that adoption of CHF aimed at realizing universal health coverage. The article reveals that there are many challenges facing CHF in its efforts to provide health insurance to local communities.