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Case 08 · Health systems, Tanzania, three-year pilot

A revolving fund with USAID keeps faith-based hospitals running.

The deal
InstrumentRevolving fund with catalytic grant
AmountUSD 1m scaling to USD 4m
ManagerChristian Social Services Commission
FundersA USAID catalytic grant and social investors
Investor returnHigh single digit
Repayment sourceNational Health Insurance Fund invoices

More than 15 faith-based hospitals

More than 18,000 additional patients served

70 percent rural population served

For you: a payment already owed can secure a loan, with no new revenue line.