Zanzibar
Zanzibar Health Insurance Scheme Priority Setting Initiative
Project Objectives
- Develop evidence-based essential health service packages for Zanzibar Health Insurance Scheme aligned with the archipelago’s unique island context and tourism economy
- Evaluate cost-effectiveness and equity impact of health interventions across Zanzibar’s two main islands (Unguja and Pemba) and smaller islets
- Strengthen health system capacity for priority setting and resource allocation in the context of semi-autonomous governance within the United Republic of Tanzania
- Support the Ministry of Health in developing sustainable health financing mechanisms that address the needs of both resident population and seasonal tourism workers
The Team
Meet the dedicated local team leading the Ethiopia health benefit package design initiative.
Timeline & Status
Related Outputs
Zanzibar Health Insurance Scheme: Island Health System Analysis
Analysis of Zanzibar’s health system and health insurance needs across Unguja and Pemba islands, considering tourism economy and archipelago context.
Download Report →Unguja-Pemba Health Integration: Cross-Island Priority Setting
Policy brief examining health system integration considerations for benefit package design across Zanzibar’s two main islands and smaller islets.
Read Policy Brief →Cost-Effectiveness of Essential Health Interventions in Zanzibar’s Island Context
Peer-reviewed research analyzing cost-effectiveness of priority health interventions within Zanzibar’s unique island health system and tourism economy context.
Access Paper →Zanzibar Health Insurance Priority Setting: Lessons from Multi-Stakeholder Dialogues
Presentation summarizing key insights from stakeholder consultations with Zanzibar Ministry of Health and island communities on benefit package design.
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