Deputy Minister of Health, Social Development, Gender, Elders and Children, Dr Hamis Kigwangala
PRESIDENT John Magufuli has approved provision of health insurance to uniformed military personnel in the country, according to Deputy Minister of Health, Social Development, Gender, Elders and Children, Dr Hamis Kigwangala.
“We’re preparing health insurance for the uniformed service personnel. This is part of plan to improve health service benefits for the military,” he said when responding to a supplementary question from Special Seats MP Angelina Malembeka (CCM).
The legislator had sought explanation regarding government plans to medical benefits for active duty personnel. In response Mr Kigwangala said the government has been allocating funds for improving health services in the military including training medical doctors. He said already some 143 medical doctors were hired this year is apparent attempt to cover the gap from medical personnel in the military.
“The government is also working on extending the newly constructed health institution under German’s support to offer medical degrees. The institution currently offer certificates but we have agree to the suggestion by the parliamentary committee on peace, security and international relations to offer degree courses.”
However, Mr Kigwangala said there some challenges with regard to health centres in the military which include lack of professionals, reagents and drugs. The minister emphasized that the challenge will soon end following the government’s plan to offer health insurance.
“We also hope the problem to be solved after all the medical doctors currently on training get back to their working stations,” he said adding the government also plans to register more health experts at paramedics’ level shortly after the approval of new recruitments.
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