An Examination of the Relationship Between Customer Satisfaction and Curative Quality Services Supported by The National Health Insurance Fund in Dar es Salaam

The focus of the study was to examine the relationship between customer satisfaction and curative quality services in accredited health facilities supported by the national health insurance fund in Dar es Salaam. A case study design was used whereas a sample of 90 was involved. In collecting primary data the study used questionnaire and in-depth interview. Secondary data were collected through documentary analysis. Data were analyzed by using SPSS, tables were used to present data. The study found that, 65.0% of the respondents agree that, they receive accurate diagnosis and treatment in accredited health facility. Also study found that, majority of the respondents (52.5%) agrees that, the accredited health facility offer promised services to NHIF members. Moreover, the study found that, the large number of the respondents (43.8%) agrees that, employees of the accredited health facilities indicate sincere interest in handling problem. The study concludes that the accredited health facilities offer good service to NHF clients. Also, the study concludes that accredited health facilities offer quality services, due to its reliability. In health services provided to the clients, accuracy in completing orders, maintaining precise record and quote, accuracy in billing, maintaining promised services are the basic views of reliability which is considered as the most important factor in convincing customers to retain in the accredited health facility. The study recommends that NHIF should conduct inspections and evaluation of accredited health facilities so to remind the health care providers on the health services required to be provided to the clients

Abstracts of Tanzania Health Summit 2020

This book contains the abstracts of the papers/posters presented at the Tanzania Health Summit 2020 (THS-2020) Organized by the Ministry of Health Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC); President Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG); Ministry of Health, Social Welfare, Elderly, Gender, and Children Zanzibar; Association of Private Health Facilities in Tanzania (APHFTA); National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA); Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC); & Tindwa Medical and Health Services (TMHS) held on 25–26 November 2020. The Tanzania Health Summit is the annual largest healthcare platform in Tanzania that attracts more than 1000 participants, national and international experts, from policymakers, health researchers, public health professionals, health insurers, medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, private health investors, supply chain experts, and the civil society. During the three-day summit, stakeholders and decision-makers from every field in healthcare work together to find solutions to the country’s and regional health challenges and set the agenda for a healthier future. Summit Title: Tanzania Health SummitSummit Acronym: THS-2020Summit Date: 25–26 November 2020Summit Location: St. Gasper Hotel and Conference Centre in Dodoma, TanzaniaSummit Organizers: Ministry of Health Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC); President Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG); Ministry of Health, Social Welfare, Elderly, Gender and Children Zanzibar; Association of Private Health Facilities in Tanzania (APHFTA); National Muslim Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA); Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC); & Tindwa Medical and Health Services (TMHS)