The company, formerly known as Vitality Health International (Africa), officially rebranded earlier this year as part of a wider expansion plan targeting employer healthcare and workforce wellness solutions across Africa
Dar es Salaam. South African medical scheme administrator Discovery Health – Global Health Solutions has unveiled a new strategy aimed at improving workplace healthcare services in Tanzania, as the company seeks to strengthen its presence in the country’s growing employer health insurance market.
The company, formerly known as Vitality Health International (Africa), officially rebranded earlier this year as part of a wider expansion plan targeting employer healthcare and workforce wellness solutions across Africa.
Speaking on the company’s plans for Tanzania, Discovery Health – Global Health Solutions chief executive officer Emma Knox said the firm wants to move beyond conventional medical insurance by integrating healthcare cover, employee wellness programs and digital health management systems.
“We want to go beyond traditional health insurance by building an integrated health system for employers across Africa,” she said.
“The model combines medical insurance, the Vitality wellness program, and advanced clinical and administrative capabilities,” she added.
The company said it plans to strengthen partnerships with local insurers in Tanzania to provide healthcare solutions tailored to the needs of employers and workers.
Among the key priorities outlined by the firm are preventive healthcare programs focusing on exercise, nutrition and regular medical screenings, which the company says could help improve employee wellbeing and productivity while reducing long-term treatment costs.
Discovery Health also plans to expand the use of digital healthcare services and telemedicine in Tanzania to improve access to medical support, especially for workers in different regions of the country.
Knox said the company would use health data analytics and technology to identify disease risks early and help employers better manage healthcare costs.
The company also intends to introduce incentive-based wellness programs aimed at encouraging workers to participate in health and fitness initiatives at workplaces.
In addition, Discovery Health said it will focus on addressing health challenges affecting Tanzania, including malaria, chronic illnesses, and maternal and child health.
In Tanzania, the company will continue working with local insurer Strategis Insurance, a partnership that began in 2024.
According to the company, the collaboration is intended to ensure healthcare products and services reflect local market conditions and the needs of Tanzanian employers.
Strategis Insurance chief executive officer Dr Malav Manek said the partnership would help expand innovative health insurance products in the country.
“We believe this collaboration will improve service quality for our clients while contributing to the growth of Tanzania’s health and insurance sectors,” he said.
Besides traditional health insurance services, Discovery Health has also introduced Administration Services Only (ASO), a healthcare management model designed to help large companies manage employee healthcare services more efficiently.
Discovery Health is among South Africa’s largest managed healthcare companies, with more than 34 years of experience in medical scheme administration and managed care services.
The company currently manages healthcare services for more than 3.6 million members across Africa, using digital systems, data science and clinical expertise to improve healthcare delivery and contain medical costs for employers and institutions.
