Tanzania Commission for AIDS

What Tanzania Commission for AIDS does

The Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS) is a statutory national body established under the TACAIDS Act of 2001 (amended in 2015) and operating under the Prime Minister's Office. Its mandate is to coordinate the multi-sectoral national response to HIV and AIDS in Tanzania across prevention, treatment, care, and impact mitigation, working with line ministries, civil society, development partners, and the private sector. The Commission oversees and coordinates service delivery through a national network of 8,203 treatment facilities providing free antiretroviral therapy and HIV testing to an estimated 1.5–1.7 million people living with HIV in the country, and pursues the global 95-95-95 targets with the national goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

TACAIDS does not operate a commercial business model; it functions as a public coordinating and policy-advocacy body. It is funded through a mix of the Government of Tanzania budget, the AIDS Trust Fund (historically allocated over 277 billion Tanzanian shillings), and contributions from multilateral and bilateral donors including UNAIDS, WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, ILO, and UNDP. Its core operational 'products' are policy frameworks, multi-stakeholder coordination structures, and large-scale prevention campaigns such as the Kili Challenge, co-sponsored with mining-sector partners Geita Gold Mine and AngloGold Ashanti for over 23 years. The Commission has begun deploying digital service platforms including TOMSHA (a treatment client-management information system), the TATs mobile application for HIV self-testing, and digital condom vending machines to extend service reach beyond facility-based delivery.

Operationally, TACAIDS works through regional coordination offices and donor-funded projects such as the UNICEF-supported Timiza Malengo program, which targets adolescents and young people across 10 regions and 36 districts. In 2024, TACAIDS aligned its national agenda with the SADC HIV Prevention Strategy 2024–2030, formalizing regional cross-border prevention cooperation with neighboring high-prevalence states and signaling a shift toward regionally coordinated HIV prevention in eastern and southern Africa.

Name

Tanzania Commission for AIDS

Legal name

Tanzania Commission for AIDS

Website

https://tacaids.go.tz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS) is a statutory government body under the Prime Minister's Office that coordinates the national multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS response, serving Tanzania's 1.5–1.7 million people living with HIV through policy, programs, and partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health HIV/AIDS Coordination Services

NAICS

Public Administration (92), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Global Health & Population Intergovernmental Bodies (BPADAAAD)

Keywords

• HIV/AIDS program coordination
• Public health policy coordination
• National AIDS response
• AIDS trust fund management
• Multisectoral health coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Dodoma

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: TACAIDS operates as a government commission under the Prime Minister's Office, funded primarily through national budget allocations and parliamentary appropriations for public health coordination activities
2. AIDS Trust Fund (ATF): Domestic funding mechanism for HIV/AIDS response. The government allocated over 277 billion shillings through the ATF for HIV services including prevention, treatment, and care. Reduces dependency on external donors.
3. Donor/Development Partner Contributions: Support from international organizations including UNAIDS, WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, and ILO for technical assistance and program implementation
4. Kili Challenge Campaign Donations: Public fundraising campaign conducted with private sector partners (Geita Gold Mine, AngloGold Ashanti) to raise domestic funds for HIV/AIDS interventions through the AIDS Trust Fund

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TACAIDS coordinates and leads Tanzania's multisectoral response to HIV/AIDS as a statutory government body under the Prime Minister's Office. It develops national HIV/AIDS policies, guidelines, and strategic frameworks; coordinates domestic and international funding through the AIDS Trust Fund; monitors and evaluates HIV program indicators; and conducts public awareness, prevention education, and stigma reduction initiatives. The commission also operates digital platforms including TOMSHA and the TATs mobile application to support HIV service delivery and data collection across 8,203 health facilities.

Product overview

Tanzania Commission for AIDS (TACAIDS) operates primarily as a government coordination body rather than a software product company. Its digital offerings consist of an official website portal, the TOMSHA e-service platform (which includes the Youth Projects Directory submodule), and the TATs mobile application. These digital services support the commission's mission to coordinate and lead a multisectoral response to HIV and AIDS in Tanzania, providing information access, youth engagement, and service delivery related to prevention, treatment, and awareness programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TOMSHA: An e-service platform for tracking and managing HIV and AIDS program activities
• TATs
• AIDS Trust Fund (ATF)
• Tusonge na Samia

Products and services

• TACAIDS Official Website (tacaids.go.tz) Primary digital portal serving as the official information and coordination hub for TACAIDS, providing policies, guidelines, program information, publications, press releases, speeches, and access to e-services for stakeholders and beneficiaries of Tanzania's national HIV/AIDS response.
• TOMSHA (Tanzania Online Social Health Assessment) Digital e-service platform developed by TACAIDS for tracking and managing HIV/AIDS program activities, social health assessment, HIV-related data collection across health facilities, and providing access to the Youth Projects Directory for youth engagement and HIV prevention programs.
• TATs Mobile Application Free mobile application developed by TACAIDS for providing HIV/AIDS related services, information, and resources to beneficiaries. Collects personal information including first name, phone number, email address, and beneficiary project details to track HIV services usage.
• Youth Projects Directory Directory component within the TOMSHA platform that catalogs and provides information about youth projects related to HIV/AIDS prevention and control, supporting youth engagement in Tanzania's HIV response.
• Digital Condom Vending Machine Digital automated vending machine project implemented by TACAIDS to distribute condoms and improve accessibility of HIV prevention commodities in areas with high transmission risk, including deployment in regions such as Morogoro.
• AIDS Trust Fund (ATF) National trust fund under TACAIDS for mobilizing and managing domestic resources to support HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care interventions in Tanzania. The Sixth Phase Government allocated over 277 billion shillings through the ATF, reducing dependency on external donors.

Quantifiable outcome

• HIV prevalence reduced from 4.9% (2016/17) to 4.4% (2022/23)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNAIDScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS providing technical guidance, strategic support, and monitoring assistance for Tanzania's national HIV response. Collaboration includes development of HIV indicators and regional strategies.
• WHOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Health Organization providing technical expertise and guidance for HIV/AIDS service delivery, treatment protocols, and health system strengthening. Continued collaboration aimed at achieving national HIV targets by 2030.
• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Children's Fund supporting HIV/AIDS programs particularly for children, adolescents, and mother-to-child transmission prevention.
• UNFPAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Population Fund collaborating on youth HIV prevention programs and sexual and reproductive health services integration.
• TASAFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTanzania Social Action Fund partnership for social protection programs integrated with HIV/AIDS support services.
• UN WOMENminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Entity for Gender Equality supporting gender-responsive HIV programming and addressing violence against women.
• Amref TanzaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrican Medical and Research Foundation providing health service implementation support and community health programs.
• Geita Gold Mine (GGML) and AngloGold AshanticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate sector mining companies collaborating on the Kili Challenge fundraising campaign for 23 years. Partnership supports HIV/AIDS services for vulnerable populations including miners and surrounding communities through the Kili Trust Fund.
• ILOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Labour Organization collaborating on workplace HIV/AIDS programs, employment-based interventions, and addressing stigma and discrimination at workplaces.
• UNDPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Development Programme collaborating on regional SADC HIV Prevention Services Strategy 2024-2030 implementation.
• Prime Minister's OfficecoreOthersParent ministry providing political oversight, policy direction, and institutional framework for TACAIDS operations. Coordinates cross-ministerial HIV/AIDS activities.
• Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth ministry responsible for clinical service delivery, treatment protocols, and health system integration for HIV services.
• TAMISEMI (Office of the President - Regional Administration and Local Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing HIV coordination at regional and district levels through local government structures, including Regional and District HIV/AIDS committees.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• World Health Organization (WHO): Sets HIV treatment guidelines and global health standards that TACAIDS adopts at country level; core technical partner of TACAIDS.
• UNAIDS: Global UN programme coordinating HIV/AIDS response across member states; sets the technical frameworks that TACAIDS operationalizes in Tanzania.
• PEPFAR (U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief): U.S. government initiative funding HIV treatment and prevention across high-burden countries; significant historical donor for Tanzania's HIV response alongside TACAIDS coordination.

Emerging players

• Amref Health Africa: African NGO implementing community health and HIV programs, listed as a TACAIDS implementing partner; comparable in service delivery role but operates as a non-governmental entity.

Direct peers

• National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) Nigeria: Nigeria's national HIV/AIDS coordinating agency with a comparable government mandate, donor mobilization role, and treatment-site footprint to TACAIDS.
• Uganda AIDS Commission: Uganda's statutory body coordinating the national HIV/AIDS response under the Office of the President, structurally and functionally analogous to TACAIDS.
• South African National AIDS Council (SANAC): South Africa's national AIDS coordinating council, performing multisectoral coordination, donor alignment, and HIV strategy oversight similar to TACAIDS.
• National AIDS Control Council (NACC) Kenya: Kenya's national multisectoral HIV/AIDS coordinating body, comparable to TACAIDS in mandate, government placement, and role in convening partners around the 95-95-95 targets.
• National AIDS Commission (NAC) Malawi: Malawi's national HIV/AIDS coordinating body, with comparable government placement, donor coordination role, and treatment-program oversight.
• Zimbabwe National AIDS Council: Zimbabwe's national AIDS council with statutory coordination, AIDS Trust Fund equivalent (AIDS Levy), and multisectoral mandate similar to TACAIDS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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