Donors dish out Sh227 billion for improvement of health sector

Tanzania. Development partners have availed a $99.66 million (over Sh227.96 billion) grant to boost health sector through the 2017/18 budget.

The Health Basket Fund Sign Agreement, which involves number donors including Royal Danish Embassy, has been signed in Dar es Salaam today.

Speaking during a signing, Permanent Secretary in the Health ministry, Dr Mpoki Ulisubisya, said the money would be allocated in implementing health sector interventions at all levels, among Local Government Authorities (LGAs).

"As we sign this agreement today, I would also like to encourage more partners to join the health basket fund for easy coordination, harmonisation of priorities and reduce duplications in addressing the challenges in the health sector," he said.

For his part, Ambassador Einar Jensen of Royal Danish Embassy assured that is office will continue to support the government in addressing a number of challenges in the health sector.