APHFTA is an Umbrella Organization of the Private (Self Sustaining) Health Sector in Tanzania established in 1994. It serves as a public forum for the private health sector and provides a comprehensive array of advocacy , administrative, knowledge - sharing, and networking products and service to the Private Health Care Sector.

APHFTA has a member facilities all over Tanzania Mainland, which includes Hospitals, Health Centers, Dispensaries, Clinics, Laboratories, Pharmacies / Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlet (ADDO's) and Maternity homes among others.

APHFTA engage the private health sector in delivery of public health goods as per the Ministry of Health Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children guidelines. APHFTA is dedicated to improving the quality of care in the private health sector in Tanzania