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The study aims to assess the effectiveness and institutionalization of the health technology assessment (HTA) system in Tanzania.

Health technology assessment system in Tanzania: Is it a championing system or still a system lagging behind?

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Examines Tanzania's HTA system, revealing gaps in knowledge and implementation, suggesting improvements are needed for effective policy-making.

The study aims to assess the effectiveness and institutionalization of the health technology assessment (HTA) system in Tanzania.
Employed systems thinking and analytical approaches.
Conducted in-depth interviews with national HTA experts.
Administered electronic surveys to organizations involved in HTA.
Focused on conceptualization, management, and implementation of HTA in policy.
Half of the surveyed organizations affirmed their understanding of HTA.
Majority reported limited knowledge of a central HTA agency or formal processes.
HTA reports informed clinical guidance, healthcare coverage, and pricing decisions.
Sustainable funding for HTA was identified as limited and irregular.

Mrisho et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Examines Tanzania's HTA system, revealing gaps in knowledge and implementation, suggesting improvements are needed for effective policy-making.