Tanzania
2026 Index Score
39.4 out of 100
+11.0 From 2021
- Region Eastern Africa
- Population 50-100m
- Income Level Lower Middle Income
The AHS Index offers objective, transparent, comparable data over time to support evidence-based decision-making, strengthen accountability, and guide investment priorities for African-led preparedness and resilience.
Averages by category
Prevention
Prevention of the emergence or release of pathogens, particularly those that may constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
35.8 +24.5 From 2021
Subcategories
41.7
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.1.1-1.1.2
43.8
Zoonotic disease
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.2.1-1.2.5
6.7
Biosecurity
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.3.1-1.3.5
16.7
Biosafety
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.4.1-1.4.2
0.0
Dual-use research and culture of responsible science
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.5.1-1.5.2
41.7
Immunization
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.6.1
100.0
Climate change adaptation and vector transmission
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 1.7.1
Scores are out of 100
Detection and Reporting
Early detection and reporting of epidemics of potential international concern, which may spread beyond national or regional borders.
54.3 +24.6 From 2021
Subcategories
50.0
Laboratory systems strength and quality
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 2.1.1-2.1.2
50.0
Laboratory supply chains
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 2.2.1-2.2.2
83.3
Real-time surveillance and reporting
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 2.3.1-2.3.3
30.0
Surveillance data accessibility and transparency
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 2.4.1-2.4.5
12.5
Case-based investigation
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 2.5.1-2.5.2
100.0
Epidemiology workforce
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 2.6.1-2.6.2
Scores are out of 100
Rapid Response
Rapid response to and mitigation of the spread of an epidemic.
34.0 +15.3 From 2021
Subcategories
0.0
Emergency preparedness and response planning
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.1.1-3.1.3
25.0
Exercising response plans
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.2.1-3.2.2
33.3
Emergency response operation
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.3.1
0.0
Linking public health and security authorities
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.4.1
58.3
Risk communication
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.5.1-3.5.2
46.1
Access to communications infrastructure
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.6.1-3.6.4
75.0
Trade and travel restrictions
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 3.7.1-3.7.2
Scores are out of 100
Health System
Sufficient and robust health system to treat the sick and protect healthcare workers.
24.3 +9.8 From 2021
Subcategories
2.8
Health capacity in clinics, hospitals and community care centers
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.1.1-4.1.2
33.3
Supply chain for health system and healthcare workers
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.2.1-4.2.3
0.0
Medical countermeasures and personnel deployment
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.3.1-4.3.2
42.2
Healthcare access
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.4.1-4.4.3
0.0
Communications with healthcare workers during a public health emergency
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.5.1
66.7
Infection control practices
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.6.1
25.0
Capacity to test and approve new medical countermeasures
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 4.7.1
Scores are out of 100
Norms
Commitments to improving national capacity, financing plans to address gaps, and adhering to global norms.
41.7 -4.7 From 2021
Subcategories
50.0
IHR reporting compliance and disaster risk reduction
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 5.1.1-5.1.2
25.0
Cross-border agreements on public health and animal health emergency response
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 5.2.1
25.0
International commitments
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 5.3.1-5.3.2
50.0
JEE and PVS
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 5.4.1-5.4.2
33.3
Financing
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 5.5.1-5.5.4
66.7
Commitment to sharing of genetic & biological data & specimens
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 5.6.1
Scores are out of 100
Risk Environment
Overall risk environment and country vulnerability to biological threats.
46.5 -3.6 From 2021
Subcategories
54.9
Political and security risk
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 6.1.1-6.1.7
40.7
Socio-economic resilience
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 6.2.1-6.2.6
33.3
Infrastructure adequacy
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 6.3.1-6.3.3
54.2
Environmental risks
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 6.4.1-6.4.3
49.3
Public health vulnerabilities
Composite measure | Weighted average of the following indicators: 6.5.1-6.5.4
Scores are out of 100
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