- Politicians are calling for the removal of VAT and import duties on essential chronic medication.
- A group of people with chronic conditions is advocating for tax removal on these medications.
- Stephen Bellesini highlighted the financial burden of paying for essential medications not available in public hospitals.
- Bellesini argued that taxing chronic medication is morally indefensible and possibly unconstitutional.
- Article 95 of the Namibian Constitution emphasizes access to health facilities and services.
- Duminga Ndala stated that removing taxes on essential medication is crucial for affordable treatment.
- Reducing taxes could improve medication adherence and ease pressure on public healthcare.
- Kalimbo Iipumbu emphasized that tax exemption aligns with justice and fairness principles.
- Exempting chronic medication from tax would demonstrate government commitment to fairness.
- Humphrey Divai noted the financial strain of high medication costs and frequent medical visits.
Source: namibian.com.na
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