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Tanzania eyeing compulsory universal healthcare model

A doctor checks the health of an elderly man at a medical camp. Tanzania is working on a model that will help ensure that every citizen enjoys health insurance. PHOTO | NMG

By  FLORIAN KAIJAGE

Tanzania is working on a model that will help ensure that every citizen enjoys health insurance.

Currently, health insurance cover is a personal matter.

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