Access to Healthcare Services for 80-85% of Tanzanians within Five Kilometers
Latest Tanzania health news · Access to Healthcare Services for 80-85% of Tanzanians… explained · updated Aug 19, 2026 · health news · hospitals · public health
TLDR
- Between 80 and 85 percent of Tanzanians can now access healthcare services within five kilometers of their homes.
- The number of facilities providing newborn care has increased from 14 in 2018 to 438 in 2025.
- Maternal mortality in Tanzania declined from 556 to 104 deaths per 100,000 live births between 2015 and 2022.
- Under-five mortality fell from 67 to 43 deaths per 1,000 live births during the same period.
- The progress in healthcare access has been driven by strengthened primary healthcare services and the M-Mama initiative.