not considered an inherent or inalienable right. It is
am~ng
the rights accorded by the
state within the limits of its economic capacity and development.
The Employment and labour relations Act has replaced the old Employment Ordinance
and the Security of Employment Act CAP. 387 R.E. 2002 in dealing with employment
issues.
This law provides Ior equal opportunities and condition of employment
regardless of gender. However, competence, qualification and other merits are important
factors for one to qualify for employment.
Matters relating to the improvement of working conditions and mainstreaming gender
issues have been considered and incorporated in the new laws.
In promoting women's opportunities in the informal sector, the government is providing
grants and low interest loans to women, disadvantaged groups and youth so as to enhance
their right to work.
ARTICLE 16: HEALTH
In Tanzania, the right to health falls outside the provision of the Bill of Rights. The right
is provided for under Article 11 (1) in part I! of the Constitution of the United Republic
ofT anzania.
The National Health Policy was introduced in 1990, among the major areas outlined in
the policy was primary health care and public education in health care services .as an
effort to make sure that health care is affordable and available to all the government
introduced community health insurance scheme's in all district's under the scheme there
is a provision for exemption of services for vulnerable groups of our society namely the
disabled, senior citizen 's and children (under 5 years old), the vaccination for the six
major child sickness are provided for free, and the aged above 70 years get free medical
treatment. For people within the public service they are cover by the National Healrh
Insurance Fund (NHIF).
All citizens get free medical treatment for diseases like tuberculoses (T.B.), leprosy and
cancer, there are specialised institutions for instance Ocean Road Cancer Institute to deal
with
can~er.
In Arusha region the Kibongoto hospital is responsible for the treatment of
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