US ambassador to Tanzania Mark B. Childress
The US Agency for International Development (Usaid) has committed $49 million (Sh98 billion) grant to support the health sector in Tanzania through Results Based Financing (RBF) initiative.
Through a single donor trust fund administered by the World Bank, Tanzania will receive $49 million over the next five years, according to a statement sent to the media.
As a result of the grant the ministry of Finance has committed to increase its loan allocation to the health sector by an additional $100 million (Sh200 billion).
In response to the financial commitment from the government of Tanzania, US Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr Mark B. Childress, said he was optimistic that the initiative would boost the health sector.
“In alignment with Big Results Now, this initiative will strengthen the quality and sustainability of health services in Tanzania,” said Mr Childress.
The grant will support the Tanzanian government’s plans to increase access to high quality healthcare services, which includes rolling out a facility accreditation scheme, improving the distribution of skilled health workers to regions with critical shortages, and enhancing community-based health interventions.
The statement further noted that as part of the scheme, the Medical Stores Department would also receive performance-based payments to increase the availability of essential medicines.
Usaid will also support its partners to provide technical assistance at national, district, and facility levels, according to the statement.
Tanzania’s RBF initiative aims to improve the quality of primary healthcare services in Tanzania, with a focus on maternal, neonatal and child health services.
RBF priorities in achieving results, greater value for money, and efficiencies, will help secure Tanzania’s domestic resources and ensure long-term security in the country’s health sector.
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