Irene Isaka
Dr. Irene Isaka is the Director General of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Tanzania. She has been in the news recently for defending NHIF against allegations of delayed payments and fraudulent claim rejections from health centres, asserting that the fund pays valid claims on time.
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Recent news mentions
The Director-General, Dr Irene Isaka, noted that prepayment systems and digital platforms are being used to streamline registration.
Samia’s first 100 days: Progress, challenges and the road ahead
Tanzania· 2026-02-11
NHIF Director General, Dr Irene Isaka, stated that the UHI scheme implementation had already begun.
Universal Health Insurance rolls out nationwide todayTanzania· 2026-01-26
Dr Irene Isaka, the NHIF director general, discussed the Fund's preparations for the rollout of universal health insurance.
NHIF ready for 2026 rollout of universal health insuranceTanzania· 2025-12-23
Dr. Irene Isaka, NHIF's Director General, dismissed claims of delayed payments and asserted that the fund pays valid claims on time.
Fraud Crisis: NHIF and health centres facing overwhelming deceptionTanzania· 2025-04-04
